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Speaking in Tongues

$50.95
Discover the enchanting world of language with 'Speaking in Tongues,' an extraordinary book that celebrates the beauty of words through captivating watercolour and ink illustrations. This hardcover edition, published by Random House UK in 2016, features 112 pages filled with over fifty charming illustrations that bring to life the quirky and poetic expressions from various cultures. Whether it's the romantic Spanish phrase 'tu eres mi media naranja' meaning 'you are the love of my life' or the whimsical imagery of dancing bears and clouds that resemble radishes, each phrase presents a fresh perspective on everyday life. Ideal for language lovers and budding linguists, this book offers a delightful journey through the diverse ways in which people express love, humor, and life's oddities. Enhance your collection with this beautifully designed piece, perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the fascinating nuances of global languages while enjoying FREE shipping. Grab your copy today and let your imagination soar!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781910931264
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 112


Description:
Ever feel like you are pedalling in the choucroute? Been caught with your beard in the mailbox again? Or maybe you just wish everyone would stop ironing your head?

Speaking in Tongues brings the weird, wonderful and surprising nuanced beauty of language to life with over fifty gorgeous watercolour and ink illustrations.

Here you will find the perfect romantic expression, such as the Spanish tu eres mi media naranja, or 'you are the love of my life, my soulmate', and the bizarre, including dancing bears and broken pots, feeding donkeys sponge cake, a head full of crickets, and clouds and radishes. All encourage new ways of thinking about the world around us, and breathe magnificent life into the everyday.

These phrases from across the world are ageless and endlessly enchanting, passed down through generations. Now they are yours.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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Speaking in Tongues

$50.95
Discover the enchanting world of language with 'Speaking in Tongues,' an extraordinary book that celebrates the beauty of words through captivating watercolour and ink illustrations. This hardcover edition, published by Random House UK in 2016, features 112 pages filled with over fifty charming illustrations that bring to life the quirky and poetic expressions from various cultures. Whether it's the romantic Spanish phrase 'tu eres mi media naranja' meaning 'you are the love of my life' or the whimsical imagery of dancing bears and clouds that resemble radishes, each phrase presents a fresh perspective on everyday life. Ideal for language lovers and budding linguists, this book offers a delightful journey through the diverse ways in which people express love, humor, and life's oddities. Enhance your collection with this beautifully designed piece, perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the fascinating nuances of global languages while enjoying FREE shipping. Grab your copy today and let your imagination soar!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781910931264
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 112


Description:
Ever feel like you are pedalling in the choucroute? Been caught with your beard in the mailbox again? Or maybe you just wish everyone would stop ironing your head?

Speaking in Tongues brings the weird, wonderful and surprising nuanced beauty of language to life with over fifty gorgeous watercolour and ink illustrations.

Here you will find the perfect romantic expression, such as the Spanish tu eres mi media naranja, or 'you are the love of my life, my soulmate', and the bizarre, including dancing bears and broken pots, feeding donkeys sponge cake, a head full of crickets, and clouds and radishes. All encourage new ways of thinking about the world around us, and breathe magnificent life into the everyday.

These phrases from across the world are ageless and endlessly enchanting, passed down through generations. Now they are yours.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.

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