- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Boxtree; First Edition edition (21 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752226487
- ISBN-13: 978-0752226484
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13.4 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 260,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Bookseller, 27 July 2007
"Should do as well, if not even better than, Adam Jacot de
Boinod's The Meaning of Tingo."
Boinod's The Meaning of Tingo."
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'...hugely entertaining book that will enable you to put down your rivals and enemies with creative insults known to man'
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was expecting this to be just a list of funny words in different languages. It is that, but Vanderplank's text also manages to make some telling observations about national characters and cultures from the insults he documents.
The insults themselves vary from lyrical (Turkey and Russia) to downright revolting (Dutch and Afrikaans) and just plain funny - Spain and Iceland are two of my favourites.
Very funny, surprisingly informative and definitely recommended.
The insults themselves vary from lyrical (Turkey and Russia) to downright revolting (Dutch and Afrikaans) and just plain funny - Spain and Iceland are two of my favourites.
Very funny, surprisingly informative and definitely recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love the way different languages can say the same thing in such different ways, and this book is a great example of it. The insults themselves are hilarious - you'll laugh out loud - but they also tell a lot about the culture that they come from and what that culture values. Like, did you know that the worst insult in Finnish is to call someone 'unreliable'? I really enjoyed this book and recommend it. If you know anyone who enjoys languages or travel or just clever turns of phrase, this would make a great present.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What fun! There's something tirelessly amusing about bad language that you don't grow out of in adulthood, though you might become better at hiding your sniggers. I'd challenge anyone not to enjoy this rollocking guide to insults through the ages, or to not be tempted to try them out on unsuspecting audiences of various cultures ... It's also beautifully produced and illustrated, with an entertainingly informative introduction to each language section. Classic.
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An amusing read
The sort of book to keep on a loo shelf for a glance into when feeling bored.
I paid £2.80 for a new hardback and at that price it was worth it
I paid £2.80 for a new hardback and at that price it was worth it
Published 11 months ago by Bill
Untranslatable insults
Well, not quite untranslatable, obviously, or it would be hard to write a book about them. But, it's the kind of book that makes you want to nod across the room at the office... Read more
Published 21 months ago by G. Kochanski
a both funny and interesting read
Have you ever wanted to really offend someone? If you were Spanish, you could tell them that they were uglier than a monkey's armpit! Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2007 by Carmel
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