Stamper, Kory - True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color--from Azure to Zinc Pink

A kaleidoscopic journey through the secret history of hues—andthe story of the obsessive genius behind the definitions of colours we use today, from the beloved author of Word by Word. A LEADING LEXICOGRAPHER: Stamper is a globally renowned lexicographer, at the very forefront of her field. There’s no one with more authority on this topic and no one better suited to undertake this rich exploration of colour, language, and the world around us.