One of the oldest & most secret magical arts of the ancient world Euphonics is the study of the natural meanings of sounds in words & language First discussed over 2000 years ago in Plato's Cratylus it has long been used by sorcerers worldwide to weave their sonic spells Learn about the deadly effects of 'D' the ghastly glint of 'G' the jolly jangle of 'J' the binary bulge of 'B' & seductive slippery 'S' This deceptively simple book by leading wizard John Michell & illustrated by Fleet Street cartoonist Merrily Harpur is the best manual an apprentice could wish for in casting these powerful spells WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information " Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES " Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS " Rich & Artful" THE LANCET " Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES " Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST " Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES Small books big ideas