ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BLURB
Coined by Gelett Burgess (1866–1951), US humorist and illustrator.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLURB»
The term «blurb» is quite widely used and occupies the
34.113 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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2 QUOTES WITH «BLURB»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
blurb.
The relationship with the words someone uses is more intimate and integrated than just a quick read and a blurb can ever be. This intimacy - the words on the page being sent back and forth from engaged editor to open author - is unique in my experience.
Writing blurbs for books means you have to read the book, and it cuts into the business of bookselling. So every time I get a blurb from a bookseller, I try to write a thank you note.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLURB»
Discover the use of
blurb in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
blurb and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Book: The Complete Guide for ...
In this book, he shows not only how Adobe Photoshop Lightroom works but also why it will become an essential part of any photographer’s workflow.” —Greg Gorman, photographer
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I g rian Fuller Blurb on the Curb Poems for the Soul: Edition I. Front Cover Blurb
on the Curb.
Read the blurb. The Strategy 1. Read the blurb. 2. Work the passage. The
Strategy 1. Read the blurb. 2. Work the passage. 3. Selects question. The Blurb
You should always begin by reading the blurb (the italicized stuff above the
passage).
Adam Robinson, John Katzman, Princeton Review (Firm), 2013
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Rudolph Valentino the Silent Idol: His Life in Photographs
In Rudolph Valentino, The Silent Idol: His Life and Films in Photographs, author Donna Hill retells the story of Valentino?s life using a treasure trove of rare photographs.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies
The blurb is the text at the back of a book or film that tells you why you should buy
it. It usually contains a synopsis of the plot and some information about the cast or
author. Over the years I've noticed that very often the language used is quite ...
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Lightroom 5: Streamlining Your Digital Photography Process
When you're ready, you can upload your book directly to Blurb for printing. The
button for Send Book to Blurb... (see Figure 7-58) is available when Blurb is
selected in the Book menu in the Book Settings panel. (If the menu is set to PDF
that ...
Rob Sylvan, Nat Coalson, 2014
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Selected Essays About a Bibliography
Blurb Blurb, as Genette points out in Paratexts (Cambridge University Press,
1997) is an evocative term, though no more so than the French “blabla” or “
baratin” (patter). In Britain and the U.S., the blurb is inseparable from the space
ofthe ...
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How To Write A Book Proposal: The Fast Track Course on How ...
when you've sold the book, and the time comes to write it, you'll have an easier
time because you can keep the blurb at the forefront of your mind. Your blurb
helps your agent and editor to get a contract for you Your blurb is the "sales story"
for ...
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Predicting New Words: The Secrets of Their Success
Biinda Blurb, " and thus the term supplied a real need and become a fixture in our
language. Burgess's special book jacket not only introduced "Miss Blurb," but
with its effusive language set an example that other publishers soon followed.
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7 Days To Easy-Money Get Paid To Write A Book
• when you've sold the book, and the time comes to write it, you'll have an easier
time because you can keep the blurb at the forefront of your mind. Your blurb
helps your agent and editor to get a contract for you Your blurb is the "sales story"
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLURB»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
blurb is used in the context of the following news items.
Star Wars Episode 7: What happened between Return of the Jedi …
A brief précis (also known as a blurb) has now been released, revealing some of the plotline. Star Wars Episode 7: What happened between ... «Metro, Jul 15»
Daily Dime: It's a good day for Dodgers, Phils
Phi (O'Sullivan), $3200: Please see the Pederson blurb for details. Also note that Grandal has three multi-hit games in his last four starts. «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
App update somewhat behind the times
"I downloaded the All Blacks App from Play Store," writes a reader. "The blurb reads: In this massive update we have completely rewritten the ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
Ruby Wax addresses Chester conference promoting better mental …
The blurb for the conference states: “Ruby Wax is known for her extensive comedy and television interview career. Ruby has studied ... «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jul 15»
England unveil Rugby World Cup kit 'that will fly them to the stars'
AMID much hullabaloo, England have unveiled the kit they will wear in pursuit of RugbyWorld Cup glory, complete with 3D rose — so the blurb ... «South Wales Evening Post, Jul 15»
Letter: Brattleboro is special
I contacted Arlene Distler from Florida about nine years ago after reading a blurb about Write Action in the Reformer. She was the first person I ... «Brattleboro Reformer, Jul 15»
Irreverent Cuban movie promises zombie revolution
And its irreverent humor – one blurb for the film proclaims: “Fifty years later, a new Revolution has begun” – could make Juan of the Dead the ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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A slow moving area of low pressure will lift out of the Tennessee Valley and track toward Maryland by Monday morning. Clouds increase ... «The Sentinel, Jul 15»
Four trains cancelled due to non-interlocking at Amritsar station
Blurb: The route of some trains has been truncated while others have been diverted from July 10 to July 29. Tags; Amritsar railway station ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
Here are the first details on Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games …
... and his group of friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone; four adventurers who slayed an Ender Dragon," explains the game's blurb. «Videogamer.com, Jul 15»
