The Language Lover's Puzzle Book - (Alex Bellos Puzzle Books) by Alex Bellos (Paperback)

The Language Lover's Puzzle Book is a captivating collection of 100 challenging puzzles that will delight word game enthusiasts and language lovers alike! This comprehensive book offers an exciting journey through the beauty, magic, and weirdness of world languages, with puzzles ranging from hieroglyphics to sign language.

With each puzzle, you'll be immersed in a new language, culture, or custom, guaranteed to tease your brain and twist your tongue.

The book begins in Japan, where you'll discover the intrigue of counting systems and the human element in a dizzying array of ancient, modern, and invented tongues.

You'll uncover unusual alphabets, fascinating characters, and intriguing local customs for time-telling, naming children, and more.

The answer to the puzzle "How do the Japanese say 'nine cucumbers'?" is (a) kyuri kyuhon! Don't miss out on this globe-trotting, time-traveling celebration of language - get your copy today!