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Insult your enemies in magnificent style and learn brand new declarations of love! This comprehensive Firefly dictionary and phrasebook takes in both the history of language in the 'Verse and modern usage. Explore all the terminology used in the show, be it spacefaring-speak, medical jargon or frontier phrases. Plus, get the inside scoop from the show's language consultant. A must-have for all Browncoats.

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"If you're a person who proudly refers to themselves as a browncoat, though, and you love to learn about words and language, this is going to be a wonderful addition to your bookshelf.” - Icv2

“This is a gorramn good book!” - Geek Alerts

“A great gift for your favourite browncoat” - Borg.com

“What does the slang term ‘Ate his own gun’ mean? What is the significance of the Battle of Du-Khang?... Well, you can find all this out in the book.” - Retrenders

“The art is great with stills from the show along with concept art and set pieces.” - City of Films

“Harder to put down than a magnetic grappler” - Entertainment Buddha

"A no-brainer to pick up for Firefly fans." - Cinema Sentries

“This is a great book for Firefly fans. Enough said, buy it now.” - Entertainment Buddha gift guide

Firefly: The Gorramn Shiniest Language Guide and

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    A Hardback by Monica Valentinelli

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      Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 15/04/2016
      ISBN13: 9781783298617, 978-1783298617
      ISBN10: 1783298618

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Insult your enemies in magnificent style and learn brand new declarations of love! This comprehensive Firefly dictionary and phrasebook takes in both the history of language in the 'Verse and modern usage. Explore all the terminology used in the show, be it spacefaring-speak, medical jargon or frontier phrases. Plus, get the inside scoop from the show's language consultant. A must-have for all Browncoats.

      Trade Review
      "If you're a person who proudly refers to themselves as a browncoat, though, and you love to learn about words and language, this is going to be a wonderful addition to your bookshelf.” - Icv2

      “This is a gorramn good book!” - Geek Alerts

      “A great gift for your favourite browncoat” - Borg.com

      “What does the slang term ‘Ate his own gun’ mean? What is the significance of the Battle of Du-Khang?... Well, you can find all this out in the book.” - Retrenders

      “The art is great with stills from the show along with concept art and set pieces.” - City of Films

      “Harder to put down than a magnetic grappler” - Entertainment Buddha

      "A no-brainer to pick up for Firefly fans." - Cinema Sentries

      “This is a great book for Firefly fans. Enough said, buy it now.” - Entertainment Buddha gift guide

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