{"title":"Emmy J. Favilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Emmy J. Favilla collection, a captivating mix of wit and wisdom from the acclaimed author known for her unique take on language and technology. Emmy J. Favilla effortlessly bridges the gap between the digital age and traditional linguistics, offering insights into how language is evolving in our fast-paced, tech-savvy world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore her thought-provoking works, including the much-loved book \u003cem\u003eA World Without \"Whom\": The Essential Guide to Language in the BuzzFeed Age\u003c\/em\u003e. In this delightful read, Favilla dives into the quirks and complexities of modern English, drawing from her extensive experience as a copy chief at BuzzFeed. Her insider's perspective sheds light on how digital communication shapes the language we use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are intrigued by the intersection of computing, technology, and linguistics, Emmy J. Favilla's books offer a refreshing and humorous exploration of language in the 21st century. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, language lovers, or anyone curious about the evolving vernacular, this collection promises both education and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-world-without-whom-by-buzzfeed-9781408895023","title":"A World Without \"Whom\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA World Without Whom\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003ci\u003eEats, Shoots \u0026amp; Leaves\u003c\/i\u003e for the internet age, and BuzzFeed global copy chief Emmy Favilla is the witty go-to style guru of internetspeak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs language evolves faster than ever before, what is the future of \"correct\" writing? When Favilla was tasked with creating a style guide for BuzzFeed, she opted for spelling, grammar, and punctuation guidelines that would reflect not only the site's lighthearted tone but also how readers actually use language IRL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith wry cleverness and an uncanny intuition for the possibilities of internet-age expression, Favilla makes a case for breaking the rules laid out by Strunk and White: A world without \"whom,\" she argues, is a world with more room for writing that's clear, timely, pleasurable, and politically aware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing priceless emoji strings, sidebars, quizzes, and style debates among the most lovable nerds of the digital copy world—of which Favilla is queen—\u003ci\u003eA World Without Whom\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for readers and writers of all kinds, including of posts, tweets, texts, emails, and whatever comes next... so basically \u003ci\u003eeveryone\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46816681984236,"sku":"9781408895023","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17060923482689.jpg?v=1757847542"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/emmy-j-favilla.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}