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Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World

Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words from Around the World

From the author of Eating the Sun, an artistic collection of more than 50 drawings featuring unique, funny, and poignant foreign words that have no direct translation into English

Did you know that the Japanese language has a word toÂ express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or that thereâ‚¬s a Finnish word for the distance a reindeerÂ can travel before needing to rest?Â

Lost in Translation brings to life more than fifty words thatÂ donâ‚¬t have direct English translations with charming illustrationsÂ of their tender, poignant, and humorous definitions. OftenÂ these words provide insight into the cultures they come from,Â such as the Brazilian Portuguese word for running your fingers through a loverâ‚¬s hair, the Italian word for being moved to tears by a story, or the Swedish word for a third cup of coffee.

In this clever and beautifully rendered exploration of theÂ subtleties of communication, youâ‚¬ll find new ways to express yourself while getting lost in the artistry of imperfect translation.
Country USA
Brand Ten Speed Press
Manufacturer Ten Speed Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber colour illustrations
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-09-16
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884700729733
EANs 8601416341392

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