This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.

Author Biography

Woop Studios was founded in June 2010 by Miraphora Mina, Eduardo Lima, Mark Faulkner, and Harriet Logan. Their main output are the wildly popular collective nouns prints which also grace the pages of the celebrated children's book A Zeal of Zebras. As MinaLima Design, Mira and Eduardo have spent the last decade working as graphic designers on the Harry Potter film franchise. They designed the Marauder's Map, The Daily Prophet, and the invitation to the Yule ball.