The illustrated book of sayings : curious expressions from around the world

**From the author of the New York Times bestseller, __Lost in Translation__, come this collection of 52 artistic renderings of sayings from around the world that illuminate the whimsical nature of language.**Ella Frances Sanders's first book, __Lost in Translation,__ captured the imagination of readers with its charmingly illustrated words that have no direct English translation. Now, the New York Times-bestselling author is back with an illustrated collection that addresses the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom "to pedal in the sauerkraut," (i.e., "to spin your wheels,") to the Japanese idiom "even monkeys fall from trees" (meaning, "even experts can be wrong"), Sanders presents sayings that reveal the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world's languages and cultures. From The Author Of The New York Times Bestseller, Lost In Translation, Come This Collection Of 52 Artistic Renderings Of Sayings From Around The World That Illuminate The Whimsical Nature Of Language. Ella Frances Sanders's First Book, Lost In Translation, Captured The Imagination Of Readers With Its Charmingly Illustrated Words That Have No Direct English Translation. Now, The New York Times-bestselling Author Is Back With An Illustrated Collection That Addresses The Nuances Of Language In The Form Of Sayings From Around The World. From The French Idiom To Pedal In The Sauerkraut, (i.e., To Spin Your Wheels,) To The Japanese Idiom Even Monkeys Fall From Trees (meaning, Even Experts Can Be Wrong), Sanders Presents Sayings That Reveal The Remarkable Diversity, Humor, And Poignancy Of The World's Languages And Cultures--,an Illustrated Collection Of The World's Strangest And Most Wonderful Expressions, Idioms, And Proverbs-- From the author of the New York Times bestseller, Lost in Translation , come this collection of 52 artistic renderings of sayings from around the world that illuminate the whimsical nature of language. Ella Frances Sanders's first book, Lost in Translation, captured the imagination of readers with its charmingly illustrated words that have no direct English translation. Now, the New York Times-bestselling author is back with an illustrated collection that addresses the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom "to pedal in the sauerkraut," (i.e., "to spin your wheels,") to the Japanese idiom "even monkeys fall from trees" (meaning, "even experts can be wrong"), Sanders presents sayings that reveal the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world's languages and cultures. From the Hardcover edition. "From the author of the New York Times bestseller, Lost in Translation, come this collection of 52 artistic renderings of sayings from around the world that illuminate the whimsical nature of language. Ella Frances Sanders's first book, Lost in Translation, captured the imagination of readers with its charmingly illustrated words that have no direct English translation. Now, the New York Times-bestselling author is back with an illustrated collection that addresses the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom "to pedal in the sauerkraut," (i.e., "to spin your wheels, ") to the Japanese idiom "even monkeys fall from trees" (meaning, "even experts can be wrong"), Sanders presents sayings that reveal the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world's languages and cultures"-- Provided by publisher From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation and Eating the Sun , a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom “to pedal in the sauerkraut” (meaning, “to spin your wheels”), to the Japanese idiom “even monkeys fall from trees” (meaning, “even experts can be wrong”), The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world’s languages and cultures. From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation comes this charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explore the nuances of language. From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveal the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world's languages and cultures. — San Fransisco Chronicle Gift Guide — LA Times Gift Guide — Fathom Gift Guide From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation comes this charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explore the nuances of language. From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveal the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world's languages and cultures. From the Hardcover edition "An illustrated collection of the world's strangest and most wonderful expressions, idioms, and proverbs"-- Provided by publisher