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  • Published: 1 July 2010
  • ISBN: 9780753520444
  • Imprint: Virgin Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336
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Wordwatching

Breaking into the Dictionary: It's His Word Against Theirs




Join the hilarious Alex Horne on his quest for dictionary-based immortality

Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary authorities call a 'corpus' of examples, hard data showing that his new words are in widespread and long-term usage. So a corpus he resolves to create, no matter what obstacles he might meet on the way. This is the epic and ridiculous story of one man's struggle to break into the dictionary.
From covert word-dropping on Countdown to wilfully misinforming schoolchildren, Alex tries it all in his quest for dictionary-based immortality. Does he succeed? Are you already using one of Alex's words without realising it? You won't regret spending your hard-earned honk on this hugely entertaining book.

  • Published: 1 July 2010
  • ISBN: 9780753520444
  • Imprint: Virgin Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336
Categories:

About the author

Alex Horne

Alex Horne
noun
1. comedian, writer, gambler, taskmaster, podcaster, birdwatcher, potential neologist and father.

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Praise for Wordwatching

A safe place to invest your comedy honk

Review for 'Wordwatching' Edinburgh show, Time Out