{"product_id":"the-hanmoji-handbook-your-guide-to-the-chinese-language-through-emoji-hardcover","title":"The Hanmoji Handbook: Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAn Xiao Mina\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn Chinese with a new twist! This full-color illustrated handbook introduces and explains Han characters and idioms through the language of emoji.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These \"hanmoji\" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, \u003ci\u003eThe Hanmoji Handbook \u003c\/i\u003ebrings to life the ongoing dialogue between the visual elements of Chinese characters and the language of emoji. At once entertaining and educational, this unique volume holds sure appeal for readers who use emojis, anyone interested in learning Chinese, and those who love quirky, visual gift books.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer 8. Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is a vice-chair of the Unicode emoji subcommittee and cofounder of Emojination, a grassroots group that advocates for more inclusive and representative emoji. She is also a former \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e reporter, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fortune Cookie Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e, and producer of the documentaries \u003ci\u003eThe Search for General Tso \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Emoji Story\u003c\/i\u003e. Jennifer 8. Lee runs the Plympton literary studio and is from New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Xiao Mina\u003c\/b\u003e is a creative strategist, writer, and artist whose work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eEconomist\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eAtlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e. She's worked at the intersection of technology and culture for more than a decade at places like Meedan, Hyperallergic, and Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. The author of \u003ci\u003eMemes to Movements\u003c\/i\u003e, she splits her time between New York and California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Li\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent designer, artist, and educator. His practice revolves around promulgating bottom-up narratives, exploring networked technology, and helping people live safely on the internet. His works have appeared at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, and on the BBC. He is an editor at Paradise Systems and a member of Zine Coop. He currently lives in Toronto.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766747922720,"sku":"9781536219135","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c673e40706bcd8d38cfbd180b047bdd1.webp?v=1780298081","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hanmoji-handbook-your-guide-to-the-chinese-language-through-emoji-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}