It's a handmade book, 136 pages in length, 8.5" by 6.5" in size, stitch-bound, with original and public-domain artwork.
Current copies no longer display the vintage year 2010 on their covers ...
The book is a humorous lexicon of English words and phrases based on the animal kingdom, arranged by taxa - that is, Kingdom/Phylum/Class/Order/Family/Genus/Species.
The cost is $15.00 ppd in the U.S. and $20.00 for other countries and overseas.
Here is what a cover looks like:
And here are a few pages from the inside:
And a few more:
Available in a variety of colors:
Blue, too!
And a few more for the road:
To order a copy, the address is ANIMAL LEXICON, 1470 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD 21114.
Thanks!
Marian Coombs
Some commentary:
Some commentary:
- Janet Kester Peoples of the world, this Lexicon was inspired by an animal god -- you must
have it!
February 21 at 1:28pm ·
It's so very wonderful! I'll be curling up with the precious Lexicon tonight, gray and black cats purring at my flanks. xoxoxox, S
From D.R.B., Sacramento: "It's wild! It's wacko! It's so cool! A great book! Great art!
Great binding! Brilliant! Obviously a labor of intellect and love. I cherish my copy."
From T.C., Philadelphia: "The Lexicon is half consumed - I can't wait to go back for more. I love when I read and can 'hear' the author's voice. ... The lexicon is a bargain at twice the price! Thank you."
From D.T., Maryland: "I love what you sent me! So many interesting tidbits and turns of phrases. I love the pictures of course also."
From J.M., Buffalo: "I did get the Lexicon and it looks wonderful! I can only imagine the time and thought that you put into it. I have only begun to look through it but I expect to enjoy it for years to come."
From A.C., Maryland: "Your book is really GREAT."
From C.L., Berkeley: "your lexicon collection is lovely; I love the calligraphy and ponder your style of choices to include."
3 comments:
Like! Looks (and is) wonderful!
It's a labour of Love!
Quirky little phrases- all well researched and organized!
I have my copy-and I am so proud of this author's work!
Marian K. Coombs- GOOD WORK!
It's a wonderful book! Very clever. Must have taken a lot of time to gather the info and sort it out. Love the cover too.
Mad
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