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For more than two decades, VERBATIM has kept its tens of thousands of readers (in more than 65 countries) informed, entertained, and amused by its readable, perceptive articles, trenchant book reviews, incisive correspondence, and funny squibs dealing with all aspects of language - especially English.
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VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly provides a stimulating forum for
contemplating and discussing the non-technical side of linguistics.
Its short articles, book reviews, squibs, and correspondence section
constitute a provocative blend of information and entertainment ...
vastly appealing publication ... In any issue may be found ruminations
on the derivation or evolution of word sounds or definitions, as well
as comparisons and listings of related words and phrases. Many of
these, especially the listings that almost beg for additions, spark
responses that appear in later issues. Such correspondence makes
it very clear that there are more than a few readers who care intensely
about "Irish bulls" and the origin of "shitepoke." The several articles
per issue usually focus on a fairly narrow topic and seldom run more than
two or three pages. They are usually intelligent pieces combining
extensive research and insight with considerable wit. A half-dozen or so
book reviews appear in most issues. They are knowledgeable, thorough,
and concise, and even the older ones are still fun to read. Any book
that deals with words or language is fair game. Pun-filled crossword
puzzles and humorous fillers based on typographical or syntactical errors
round out this delightful publication.