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 by Ella Frances Sanders is an artistic collection published by Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed on September 16, 2014. This illustrated edition features 112 pages and is presented in English. The book showcases over 50 unique foreign words that lack direct translations in English, accompanied by charming illustrations that highlight their meanings.
Readers will discover a delightful exploration of language that reveals the nuances of communication across cultures. Each word is illustrated and defined, offering insights into the emotions and experiences they convey, such as the Japanese term for sunlight filtering through leaves or the Finnish expression for a reindeer’s travel distance before resting. This compendium not only enriches the understanding of linguistics but also celebrates the artistry inherent in the subtleties of language and culture.
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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 to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or that there’s a Finnish word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing to rest?
Lost in Translation brings to life more than fifty words that don’t have direct English translations with charming illustrations of their tender, poignant, and humorous definitions. Often these words provide insight into the cultures they come from, such as the Brazilian Portuguese word for running your fingers through a lover’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 the subtleties of communication, you’ll find new ways to express yourself while getting lost in the artistry of imperfect translation.
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