Shady Characters

Ampersands, Interrobangs and other Typographical Curiosities

Keith Houston

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English

Penguin
25 February 2015

Typography & lettering; Language: history & general works; Palaeography (history of writing); Reference

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Where does the ampersand get its name from? What does the hashtag have to do with commerce in ancient Rome?

Keith Houston gives the answers in this delightfully entertaining book. From the pilcrow to the ampersand, the entire cast of Shady Characters reflects the changes in written communication through the ages, charting how punctuation has adapted to each new technological innovation. Together, these shady characters form a rich, entertaining and surprising history of the written word and our ongoing attempts to shape it.

By: Keith Houston
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 302g
ISBN: 9780718193881
ISBN 10: 0718193881
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 25 February 2015
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active