Why do noses run and feet smell? Why is abbreviate such a long word? Being blunt can result in a cutting remark. A verb is a noun, and monosyllabic has five syllables. Using striking and witty graphic design, Teresa Monachino demands answers to the many complexities of the English language. These graphic musings on the idiosyncrasies of the English language are a regular feature in Private Eye Magazine.
Author Biography
Born in England in 1968, Teresa Monachino is a graphic designer whose work touches many design disciplines from exhibition and branding to books, packaging and digital media. She studied at the Chelsea School of Art in London, graduating in 1990, and now runs her own independent studio.
