The Secret Language of Symbols : A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings
Fontana, David
ISBN 10: 1857930487 ISBN 13: 9781857930481
Published by Pavilion, 1993
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192pp. Richly illustrated. Decorated endpapers. Blue cloth boards (strong, square, bright, if a little dusty along upper edge). In its original dust jacket (lightly rubbed along upper edge). A vivid, extensive visual directory of more 300 colour illustrations, combining stunning art work with illuminating essays and detailed captions to explore the web of culture, history and psychology that lies behind every symbol and symbol system. Seller Inventory # 002388
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In this highly readable and vividly illustrated book, best-selling author David Fontana traces the origins of hundreds of symbols and symbol systems that have impacted human culture, art, history, literature, and even dreams. From chakras and the I Ching to the tarot and the zodiac, from mythical beasts to magical numbers, these are the symbols that shape consciousness. Visual artists, students, and soul searchers of every stripe will want to deepen their knowledge of these intriguing icons. Now in a compact and handy size, it s more practical than ever for both reference and inspiration.
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Title: The Secret Language of Symbols : A Visual ...
Publisher: Pavilion
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition.
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The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
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ISBN 10: 1857930487
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SECRET LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLS A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
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Pavilion Books Limited, London, UK, 1993
ISBN 10: 1857930487
ISBN 13: 9781857930481
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Hardcover w/DJ. Condition: Very Good/Very Good. Color Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. London, UK: Pavilion Books Limited. Very Good/Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover w/DJ. 8vo., 192pp., Dust jacket light shelf wear on edges otherwise very good; dust jacket in plastic protective cover; cover; cover light shelf wear on edges otherwise very good; pages clean and unmarked; embossed stamp on the half-title page (measures approx. 1.5x1.5 inches) . Seller Inventory # BOOKS337435