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Peter Conrad

Peter Conrad is an artist and writer with a penchant for etymology and a knack for the technical. His comics, code, and writing appear in surprising places.

Lingua, Frankly

By Peter Conrad

Writing tips, language fun, and advice for people who have to write.

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