How to Speak Emoji

A guide to the confusing world of emoji, which tells you what each symbol really means. Each section covers a different area, from everyday greetings to the workplace and relationships. You'll never make the mistake of putting an aubergine next to a peach again!

Fred Benenson is an emoji aficionado, who self-published the first entirely emoji translation of a classic novel, Emoji Dick (a charming pun on Herman Melville's original title). He works at Kickstarter, where he leads the data team, as well as being on the board for Rhizome, a non-profit organisation focused on technology and art. Fred has taught copyright and cyberlaw at NYU in and occasionally contributes to Wired Magazine on topics that interest him. He lives in New York.