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A Dictionary of Made-Up Languages: From Adunaic to Elvish, Zaum to Klingon-The Anwa (Real) Origins of Invented Lexicons Hardcover – 15 Nov. 2011

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taH pagh, taH be ("To be or not to be" in Klingon). "Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo" ("A star shines upon the hour of our meeting" the standard Elvish greeting). "Ne dankinde" ("You're welcome" in Esperanto). Language buffs will love this one-of-a-kind dictionary of imaginary tongues. From the nineteenth century grammarian's Anglic (with its perfectly simple syntax) to Tolkien's fantastical Elvish (with its vaguely Finnish undertones), this intriguing collection of the most popular made-up lexicons offers endless hours of fun for word lovers everywhere. Readers can master the exotic enunciations of "Avatar's Na'vi aliens" in one sitting - and take on the intricate phrasings of Vulcan, Venusian, and Volapuk in the next (just to name the Vs). This comprehensive volume also includes pronunciation and punctuation guides, as well as must-know conversational terms for every language. With thousands of words in more than 100 languages pulled from history, literature, and pop culture, "The Dictionary of Made-Up Languages" is the perfect lexicographical companion for ordway overslays (word lovers in Pig Latin) everywhere!

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304 pages
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English
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Adams Media
Publication date

15 Nov. 2011
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13.97 x 2.51 x 20.32 cm
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1440528179
ISBN-13

978-1440528170
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Stephen D. Rogers has taught students in middle school, high school, and college, and thus has an intimate familiarity with made-up languages. He is the editor of My First Year in the Classroom: 50 Stories That Celebrate the Good, the Bad, and the Most Unforgettable Moments. He lives and writes in Buzzards Bay, MA.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media (15 Nov. 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1440528179
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1440528170
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.51 x 20.32 cm

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Stephen D. Rogers is the author of SHOT TO DEATH, THREE-MINUTE MYSTERIES, and more than 900 shorter pieces. His website, www.StephenDRogers.com, includes a list of new and upcoming titles as well as other timely information.

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Awesome! Recommended for any also linguists and made-up language aficionado's

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This book claims to cover lots of made-up languages, like Elvish as mentioned in the cover. Well, beyond the cover Elvish is mentioned ONCE on page 4 - but only mentioned. Other languages are pestered with typos and errors. For example, Sananmuunnos is misspelled and the explanation of the language is app. 4 lines and does not make any sense.

Avoid this book, complate waste of money

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