Items related to Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and...
Synopsis
With revelations on every page, and sample codes and puzzles for the reader to crack, Secret Language will entertain everyone with an urge to know more about the most arcane and curious uses of language. From backmasking to the Enigma Machine, from magic words to literary symbols, here is a lively, engaging tour of languages that hide their meanings from all but a chosen few. Blake explains the difference between ciphers and codes and shows how secret messages have been written--and broken--for almost two thousand years. He explores the history and uses of the slang and argot of schools and trades, tracing the stories of centuries-old cants such as those used by sailors and criminals--among them polari, the mix of Italian, Yiddish, and slang once spoken among strolling players and circus folk and most recently adopted by the gay community. He examines the sacred languages of ancient cults and religions, uncovers the workings of onomancy, spells, and gematria, considers the obliqueness of allusion and parody, and celebrates the absurdities of euphemism and jargon.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Barry J. Blake is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at La Trobe University. His books include Playing with Words and All About Language.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and...
Stock Image
Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G0199691622I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Secret Language
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0199691622
ISBN 13: 9780199691623
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 12830653
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Secret Language
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 12830653-n
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Oxford University Press, USA 9/15/2011, 2011
ISBN 10: 0199691622
ISBN 13: 9780199691623
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols 0.9. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780199691623
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580056716
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols (eng)
Print on DemandSeller: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italy
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Questo è un articolo print on demand. Seller Inventory # d19e0673177c304fbbff50b7132b3544
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Secret Language
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780199691623
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Secret Language (Paperback)
Published by
Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2011
ISBN 10: 0199691622
ISBN 13: 9780199691623
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is about language that is designed to mean what it does not seem to mean. Ciphers and codes conceal messages and protect secrets. Symbol and magic hide meanings to delight or imperil. Languages made to baffle and confuse let insiders talk openly without being understood by those beyond the circle.Barry Blake looks at these and many more. He explores the history and uses of the slangs and argots of schools and trades. He traces thecenturies-old cants used by sailors and criminals in Britain, among them Polari, the mix of Italian, Yiddish, and slang once spoken among strolling players and circus folk and taken up by gays in thetwentieth century. He examines the sacred languages of ancient cults and religions, uncovers the workings of onomancy, spells, and gematria, looks into the obliqueness of allusion and parody, and celebrates the absurdities of euphemism and jargon.Secret Language takes the reader on fascinating excursions down obscure byways of language, ranging across time and culture. With revelations on every page it will entertain anyone with an urge to know more about the mostarcane and curious uses of language. This book is about language designed to mean what it does not seem to mean. Codes protect secrets. Symbol and magic hide meanings to imperil or delight. Languages made to confuse let insiders talk openly without being understood by others. Barry Blake looks in depth at these and many more and illuminates the most arcane and curious uses of language This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780199691623
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Secret Language Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780199691623
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Secret Language: Codes, Tricks, Spies, Thieves, and Symbols
Published by
Oxford University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0199691622
ISBN 13: 9780199691623
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 401. Seller Inventory # B9780199691623
Quantity: 15 available