free fear from the usa.

the new american dictionary: security/fear edition by the institute for infinitely small things.

in october 2007, the institute for infinitely small things reverse-shoplifted over 40 copies of the new american dictionary: security/fear edition into bookstores and educational institutions in vancouver, bc. the dictionary catalogs over 60 terms related to fear and security which have entered american english since 9/11, including new terms ("freedom fries", "islamofascist") and old terms which have been redefined ("torture"). the books are now available for free in select vancouver locations or on amazon.com for $19.95.