The Joy of Lex: An Amazing and Amusing Z to A and A to Z of Words [Paperback]

Gyles Brandreth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2002

For word buffs, for puzzle lovers, for anagram addicts, for crossword enthusiasts, for Scrabble palyers, for readers with an eye for the eccentric, and an ear for the unusual, this is the ultimate guide to the lighter side of the English language, written by a seasoned wordsmith and self-confessed verbaholic.

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About the Author

Former Oxford Scholar, Gyles Brandreth has made a career in the media and on television with his knowledge of the English language. He has been a columnist for Woman and for the Mail on Sunday's You magazine, is a regular feature writer for the Daily Telegraph. A former member of parliament he is a prolific author and scriptwriter, as well as a regular panellist on TV's Countdown.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Robson Books (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861053991
• ISBN-13: 978-1861053992
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,651,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Fun, December 3, 2002

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This review is from: The Joy of Lex: An Amazing and Amusing Z to A and A to Z of Words (Paperback)

I picked up the book at the library while browsing through some of the nearby books. This caught my eye because "LEX" is not exactly the most common thing you hear in your daily life. From the first section to the last, I roared with laughter. The funniest part was the section when he took out certain letters from "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and tried to make the story still make sense. When he took out "a" from the poem, it was hilarious to hear that Polly owned some sheep. It was very enjoyable. If you ever want a good laugh with the English language, this is the book to read.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully funny!, December 17, 2004

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This review is from: The Joy of Lex: An Amazing and Amusing Z to A and A to Z of Words (Paperback)

I found this book totally by accident and just thumbed to the middle of the book to see what it was like. The next thing I knew, I was standing in the middle of the aisle and laughing out loud at the things I read. I have bought several copies of this book and given to friends because I find it so amusing. I'd recommend this to anyone!