Kory Stamper is a lexicographer who worked as an associate editor for the Merriam-Webster family of dictionaries. She has authored two books exploring language and its complexities. Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries offers an insider's perspective on how dictionaries are made and the intricate work involved in defining words. True Color: The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color – From Azure to Zinc Pink examines the history and cultural significance of color terminology.