- Published: 3 November 2016
- ISBN: 9780241977552
- Imprint: Penguin eBooks
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 160
A Christmas Cornucopia
The Hidden Stories Behind Our Yuletide Traditions
- Published: 3 November 2016
- ISBN: 9780241977552
- Imprint: Penguin eBooks
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 160
[The Etymologicon is] a perfect bit of stocking filler for the bookish member of the family, or just a cracking all-year-round-read. Highly recommended.
The Spectator
Witty and revelatory. Blooming brilliant
Raymond Briggs
As good as promised - could have been thrice as long
Ben Schott, on 'The Elements of Eloquence'
Everything we ever thought about Christmas is wrong! Great stuff
Matthew Parris
Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully
David Marsh, on 'The Elements of Eloquence', Guardian
Mark imparts knowledge about Christmas traditions from the essential to the (very) abstruse in wry and sardonic style. An effortless and enjoyable way to learn more about this fulcrum of our calendar
Paul Smiddy, Former Head of pan-European retail research, HSBC
This year's must-have stocking filler ... the essential addition to the library in the smallest room is Mark Forsyth's The Etymologicon.
Ian Samson, Guardian
With his casual elegance and melodious voice, Mark Forsyth has an anachronistic charm totally at odds with the 21st century (The Horologicon)
Sunday Times South Africa