{"product_id":"the-emoji-handbook-logan-reed-9798277597750","title":"The Emoji Handbook: Intended Meanings, Misinterpretations, and Modern Use","description":"Emojis are everywhere-woven into texts, emails, social media posts, and even workplace communication. But while these tiny symbols were designed to clarify meaning, they often do the opposite. A simple thumbs-up can seem cheerful... or passive-aggressive. A smiling face can come across as friendly-or sarcastic. And some emojis have taken on meanings no designer ever intended. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Emoji Handbook is your essential guide to understanding the language behind the icons. Blending digital culture, linguistics, and real-world examples, this book explores how emojis are created, how their meanings evolve, and why they're often misunderstood across generations, cultures, and platforms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntended meanings straight from Unicode definitions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHidden or unofficial interpretations that emerged through online culture \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow meanings shift between age groups, countries, and social contexts \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy emojis look different on Apple, Samsung, Google, and other platforms \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCommon miscommunications-and how to avoid them \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow emojis function as a new form of digital body language \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom smileys and hearts to food, animals, and symbols with surprising implications, The Emoji Handbook breaks down what each emoji really means-and what people think it means. Whether you're a casual texter, a parent trying to understand Gen Z slang, or a professional navigating tone in the digital workplace, this book will help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and a little more fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSmart, insightful, and surprisingly entertaining, The Emoji Handbook proves that emojis aren't just decoration-they're a rapidly evolving language shaping how the world communicates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Logan Reed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798277597750\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d","brand":"Logan Reed","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852704723199,"sku":"9798277597750","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-emoji-handbook-logan-reed-9798277597750","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}