Dimensions
158 x 189 x 16mm
Believe it or not - words sell. In the grammarless, punctuation-less age of cyberspace and the dreaded SMS, people appear more interested in the craft of writing and phenomenon of language, than ever before. But we are looking at words differently. Finally, we have accepted that our language is living and evolving. The traditional English dictionaries now pride themselves on identifying and defining the latest vocabulary from cyberspeak to street slang.
The 'Functionary' is a dictionary for the new age. Written in a highly entertaining and humorous style, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide uncovers a colourful new vocabulary. Inspired by the growing prevalence of electrospeak and the popularity of programs such as Sydney ABC's Dag's Dictionary, Ruth Wajnryb has come up with a collection of words that will make even the most jaded reader laugh till their teeth rattle.
