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.
ELLA FRANCES SANDERS is a twenty-something writer and illustrator who intentionally lives all over the place, most recently Morocco, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. She likes to create books with real pages while drawing freelance things for charming people, and she is not afraid of questions or bears. You can find her at ellafrancessanders.com.
...a fantastic collection of words without English counterparts. -- Entertainment Weekly
...a collection of words you never knew you needed before. -- Huffington Post
"... will make you think, laugh and discover situations you never knew there was a word for." - ELLE Canada
"Charming illustrations and sheer linguistic delight" - Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
Ten Speed Press
Pub Date: September 16, 2014
0.6" H x 6.93" L x 7.84" W
112 pages
Hardcover