Bloom's Bouquet of Imaginary Words
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Book Overview
In Bloom's Bouquet , words blossom. You know what a pigeon is, but what is a "pugeon"? An overweight bird, of course. Change one letter of "destination" and you get a place where dirt ends up: "dustination." If you are late to ballet class, you are "leotardy." The author of a horror film is a "scareenwriter." The 599 new words in Bloom's Bouquet are organized into such categories as "Plumpkins & Grimlets" (Food and Drink), "Froshbite & Frollicles" (Medicine), and " Fiberals & Reapublicans (Politics). Fun to browse through and hilarious to share aloud, the imaginary but oh-so-meaningful words in Bloom's Bouquet are a celebration of the endless elasticity of the English language. This elegant little package, featuring witty, original line-art throughout, is an enticing impulse purchase or the perfect "stocking stuffer" gift for lovers of word games. Jeffrey Bloom is a writer. Carole Bloom's early careers in music and television led to her first published book, Musical Houses. A psychotherapist, she is the founder of Power Therapy(tm) and has a private practice in Studio City, California, where she and Jeffrey live. Husband and wife have worked together creatively, but this is their first literary collaboration.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1579124518
ISBN13:9781579124519
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.48 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 4.3" x 6.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
great gift item
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Clever and charming, this little book is a must stocking stuffer for your literate friend or relative. I hope they come out with a sequel!
Utterly Charming! A Gem!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Not expecting much, I picked up this little book while waiting in line at my local Barnes & Noble. By the time I reached the cashier I was laughing so hard I had to step aside to catch my breath. Afterward I bought 10 copies to give to my friends and co-workers, who found the book as clever as I did. Even the drawings are great! This book is a gem, to be treasured and re-read for years.
bite-size treats
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Like a bowl of Hershey's kisses, this sweet little book delights with clever verbal bonbons. And they're not fattening.
Terrific
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a terrific little book that makes a great gift. The "imaginary" words are inventive and so funny that I was laughing out loud!
Best gift ever!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is hilarious and such fun to read. I gave it to my father and brother for their birthdays (same day!) Both talked about it all DAY! It's the perefct gift and so very clever.
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