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Signs & Symbols of the World

Over 1,001 Visual Signs Explained. Volume 4. Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia

By (author) D.R. McElroy
Genres: Reference works
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, United States
Imprint: Wellfleet Press,U.S.
Published: 5th May 2020
Dimensions: w 202mm h 252mm d 20mm
Weight: 880g
ISBN-10: 1577151860
ISBN-13: 9781577151869
Barcode No: 9781577151869
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This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and flower meanings. Also available in the series: Complete Book of Birthdays, Complete Language of Flowers, Complete Book of Dreams, and Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care.

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