Story of emoji

"This is the first book to explain the genesis and cultural significance of emoji, the world's cutest and most popular form of shorthand. If you have a Twitter account or regularly send text messages, it's highly likely that you've used or received emoji. These characters include symbols and pictogr...

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Main Author: Lucas, Gavin
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Prestel, 2016.
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