A Little Book of Words

v-is-for-variety-web.jpgI’m becoming shockingly ruthless in my campaign of domestic divestiture, saving fewer things as moving day draws closer (and as I tire of packing). But today I came across a wonderful little ABC booklet called Words, and I’m definitely keeping it.

It’s puzzling, because I have no idea whence it came. It’s sophisticated, because for the most part it tackles concepts rather than objects. And, for me, it’s especially beguiling because it uses typographic wit in its definitions. Click the link to see A–Z.

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p-is-for-ping-pong-web.jpg q-is-for-quartet-web.jpg

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posted July 22nd, 2010 by Cathy, CATEGORIES: Words & Wordplay, Art Ideas


2 comments »

  1. Love.

    Comment by magpie — July 22, 2010 @ 11:21 am

  2. What a treat to see the whole book.

    Comment by Mary — July 23, 2010 @ 9:34 am

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