Handbook of Pictorial Symbols (Dover Pictorial Archive) [Paperback]

Rudolf Modley (Author), William R. Myers (Author), Diana G. Comer (Author)

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Series: Dover Pictorial Archive | Publication Date: November 17, 2011

Need to convey ideas without words? These 3250 visual symbols by government agencies, giant corporations, foremost designers graphically display modern messages for trains, autos, road rules, women, factories, Olympic Games, tourism, do it, don't do it, and much more. All copyright-free except about 250, which are clearly indicated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; 1 edition (November 17, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048623357X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486233574
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #530,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Visionary Book, May 19, 2001

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Mark Koerner (Madison, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Pictorial Symbols (Dover Pictorial Archive) (Paperback)

HANDBOOK OF PICTORIAL SYMBOLS (1976) is an expanded, updated version of Modley's earlier book, 1000 PICTORIAL SYMBOLS (1942). Like its predecessor, the HANDBOOK shows us that a truly pioneering, insightful mind actually can see the way the future looks. // In his introduction, Modley argues that pictorial symbols are in some respects superior to words as a form of communication because they can be understood by people from around the world. In a globalized economy, he predicts, such symbols will ultimately supplant "Men," "Women," "Hotel," "Taxi," and "Camping," among many other words. This is the world we live in now. Modley could have actually strengthened his Case For Symbols by pointing out that such pictures can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read, and that symbols can be recognized more quickly than words, making them especially useful in situations where fast reactions are necessary (e.g., control panels in airplanes.) // Most of the HANDBOOK is a collection of pictorial symbols, some created by Modley himself and others devised by various bureaucratic organizations, including the International Olympic Committee. If anything stands out about these symbols, it is that Modley's own are richer and more interesting than anyone else's. They have a thirties-modern look that has more charm than anything the British Airports Authority could come up with.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, July 8, 2001

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E. Fegley "eliza" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Pictorial Symbols (Dover Pictorial Archive) (Paperback)

An excellent source of images that can be used for making charts, website buttons, newsletters. The designs are clean and can easily be modified. I personally enjoy just looking through the images as they are very inspiring.

2.0 out of 5 stars VERY BASIC., January 7, 2009

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RAYSOUTH "BIGTOTSWORLD" (DEEP SOUTH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Handbook of Pictorial Symbols (Dover Pictorial Archive) (Paperback)

Good selection of symbols. Just a bit lacking for what I was seeking. Most symbols are available in any clip art program.
Not bad, just not what I wanted.