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The Joys of Engrish

by Steve Caires
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The Joys of Engrish
The Joys of Engrish

Hilarious window into English language misadventures.

If you enjoy a good laugh over language mishaps, "The Joys of Engrish" offers a hilarious glimpse into the wonderfully wacky use of English in Japanese advertising. Not only will it tickle your funny bone, but it's also a fascinating exploration of cross-cultural communication. A breezy, colorful read, it's perfect for anyone looking to lighten their day with some linguistic levity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Joys of Engrish

by Steve Caires
$8.90 Now $7.90 Save 11%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$20.41  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9781585424528
Authors: Steve Caires
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Date of Publication: 2005-12-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Essays
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 82 readers)

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Description

Welcome to the world of Engrish - an alternate-reality version of the English language, which finds its greatest expression in Japanese advertising and product design. Based on the popular website Engrish.com, The Joys of Engrish is a full-color parade of images that highlight the most outrageous and riotous - yet oddly insightful - misuses of English. Compiler Steve Caires created Engrish.com, which showcases the finest examples of the art, and has now become one of the most popular entertainment sites on the Web. What started out with a cult following is now a worldwide phenomenon generating Web traffic of five to six million visitors a year (and rising), plus a hugely successful line of merchandise. As an Engrishman himself might say of the book, "Please make sure to enjoy your pleasant with vigor!"
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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Hilarious window into English language misadventures.

If you enjoy a good laugh over language mishaps, "The Joys of Engrish" offers a hilarious glimpse into the wonderfully wacky use of English in Japanese advertising. Not only will it tickle your funny bone, but it's also a fascinating exploration of cross-cultural communication. A breezy, colorful read, it's perfect for anyone looking to lighten their day with some linguistic levity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.