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Secrets of Celebrity SurnamesAn Onomastic Dictionary of Famous People
By Lochlainn Seabrook - 314 pgs - Illustrated hardcover
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITIES? Have you ever wondered what their surnames mean or where they originated? Now you can discover the answer for yourself in "Secrets of Celebrity Surnames: An Onomastic Dictionary of Famous People."
In this one-of-a-kind illustrated reference book (one known as an onomasticon), the author, award-winning writer, historian, and lexicographer Lochlainn Seabrook, combines both his 45 year expertise in etymology and his lifelong multi-field background in the entertainment industry to explore the fascinating and often surprising significance of the surnames of nearly 1,300 world famous luminaries.
The popular individuals he's selected for inclusion derive from nearly every realm of human endeavor, including actors, politicians, TV personalities, artists, classical composers, scientists, inventors, writers, sports figures, models, modern musicians,… Read More