The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions - Discover the True Stories Behind the English Language's 64 Most Popular Idioms

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions uncovers the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language's most common sayings!

About the author

James McGuire is a writer, editor, and inveterate word hound. When he is not collecting idioms and obscure words, you can find him mastering his mini golf game or taking long walks with his beloved Newfoundland pup, Brumus. He Lives in St. Louis, Missouri, where you might say his home is his castle.Alex Kalomeris is an illustrator, printmaker, and all around storyteller. His work revolves around creating narratives, characters, and impressions. Nautical, natural and nostalgic themes show up in his work and are an integral part of his identity as an artist. If he cannot be found in his studio, he is probably out wandering the forests and hills of his home.

Summary

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions uncovers the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language's most common sayings!

Product details

• Authors: James Mcguire, Whalen Book Works
• Assisted by: Alex Kalomeris (Illustration)
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster N.Y.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.01.2019
• EAN: 9781732512603
• ISBN: 978-1-73251-260-3
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 210 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 416 g
• Series: Illustrated Histories; Illustrated Histories
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; REFERENCE / Quotations, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Etymology, HUMOR / Form / Pictorial