Dictionary of pseudonyms : 13,000 assumed names and their origins / Adrian Room.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Room, Adrian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anonyms and pseudonyms.

Authors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (537 p.)

Edition:

5th ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Co., c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries a

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; The Dictionary; Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-78402-206-3

1-282-71986-6

9786612719868

0-7864-5763-5

OCLC:

659500507