The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings

Fontana, David, Illustrated by Hannah Firmin

ISBN 10: 1903296293 / ISBN 13: 9781903296295

Published by London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 2001, London, 2001

About this Item

Soft Cover. Near Fine. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. An extensive visual directory of more than 300 full-color illustrations. Combines stunning artwork with illuminating essays and detailed captions to explore the fascinating web of culture, history and psychology that lies behind every symbol and symbol system. Still wraps. 192 pages including index. Super nice copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
• Publisher: London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 2001, London
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903296293
• ISBN 13: 9781903296295
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Illustrator: Hannah Firmin
• Edition: First Printing
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

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.