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Dictionary

 Subject
Subject Source: Sackner Database

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

A Dictionary Story / Winston, Sam., 2009

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Identifier: CC-51503-72601
Scope and Contents

This is the first trade edition printing. It was originally supported and published as a limited edition artist book by Circle Press in 2005. The Sackners visited Sam Winston in his London studio In September 2010. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2009

Brainpans and Their Fellows: A Dictionary / Fetherston, Patrick., 1993

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Identifier: CC-11122-11337
Scope and Contents

This a dictionary of Old English and Anglo-Saxon words compiled by Fetherson. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

Elles sont tropes! Figure et tournures de la lengua francaise, 2005

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Identifier: CC-44502-46652
Scope and Contents

The text is written by Quesmand and the book is illustrated by Berman. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2005

Libro Ingabbiato (Little Book In A Wooden Cage), 1981

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Identifier: CC-49022-70060
Scope and Contents

The book is an Italian- Spanish dictionary containing 12,000 words. This work is also depicted in the exhibition catalogue, "Parole in Vista" (2002), perhaps with a different dictionary. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1981

Taboo Jadoo: Nainougacyou. No.6/Sum / Javant Biarujia, editor., 1993

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Identifier: CC-01628-1663
Scope and Contents

This is a Taneraic (made-up language)-English dictionary from E to Na. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

Taboo Jadoo: Nainougacyou. No.7/Jun / Javant Biarujia, editor., 1993

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Identifier: CC-01627-1662
Scope and Contents

This is a Taneraic (made-up language)-English dictionary from Na to Se. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

Taboo Jadoo: Nainougacyou. No.8/Fall / Javant Biarujia, editor., 1993

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Identifier: CC-01629-1664
Scope and Contents

This is a dictionary of Taneraic (a made-up language) to English from Se to Z. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1993

The Disheveled Dictionary: A Curious Caper through Our Sumptuous Lexicon / Gordon, Karen Elizabeth., 2003

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Identifier: CC-49310-70352
Scope and Contents

This book compiles mostly archaic words and their definition along with selected illustrations, e.g., 'callipygian' meaning having beautifully proportioned buttocks, 'orotund' meaning pompous and bombastic. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2003

The Future Dictionary of America, 2004

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Identifier: CC-60584-10003480
Scope and Contents

An unprecedented book - CD package to benefit progressive causes featuring over 200 of America's best writers, artists & musicians. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 2004

the shorter oxford english dictionary / Houedard, Dom sylvester., 1970

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Identifier: CC-56007-59727
Scope and Contents

The letters of this piece depict the page headers of the dictionary. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1970

The Superior Person's Book of Words / Bowler, Peter., 1985

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Identifier: CC-21370-21781
Scope and Contents

This is the third printing; the duplicate copy is the 25th printing. The author lists words and definitions of uncommon words in a humorous way. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates: 1985