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The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook Paperback – January 1, 2015

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This book is an A to Z treasure trove of facts, stories, and hidden meanings of symbols from cultures around the world.

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Sterling Publishing Co. (Metro Books)
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January 1, 2015
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1435161815
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978-1435161818
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sterling Publishing Co. (Metro Books) (January 1, 2015)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1435161815
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1435161818
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.47 pounds

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A. Kinney

Great reference material for your collection

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022

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Book came in great condition. Great reference book for absolutely everything you could ever think of. Includes a brief description of history & explanation of usage.. Includes everything from runes, to zodiac signs, fauna, flora, numbers & symbols used all over the world from Japan, Inuit God's, Hindu pantheon, Celtic, Americas, etc. In my opinion, it's a great reference material to have in your collection, especially if you're interested in symbolism used throughout history

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Vanessa Morales

So good I love it

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022

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Anything that helps me gain knowledge I love and this book is so good so much good information

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Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021

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Great book a lot of details and information

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Jennifer Munsey

I’m really into signs and symbols and this book is a wonderful resource for such things

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018

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This book is probably a little peculiar in its setup, but I am loving reading it! I’m really into signs and symbols and this book is a wonderful resource for such things. I am interested in buying more of the authors books in the future.

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Mr.F/Stop

Came faster then the due date.

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019

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My book just arrived and I can’t wait to dig into it. I was shocked to see it came with a gift. Thanks GreenyGreen

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SF

Same Book....Different Title

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019

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These two books are the same (or very similar) and by same author. I ordered both not realizing this. Will send "Secret Signs" back.

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Joseph Spencer

Excellent! Fast transaction!

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021

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Excellent book ! Fantastic pictures

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Remy

Take symbol meanings with a grain of salt

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022

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The descriptions of symbols meanings have no sources, and in some cases I find them both sparse and overreaching. For example, this part of the entry about the ‘magic knot:’
“Because it can be drawn in one continuous line without the pen leaving the paper, it is a symbol of protection, and despite its name was often used in the Middle Ages as an anti-witchcraft symbol; however, it was also used by witches to control the weather or as a love charm, which indicates that the symbol was used homeopathically. There are lots of different magic knots.”
Why is a continuous line a symbol of protection? How was it used against witchcraft? Why was it used for those two very unrelated things in witchcraft? How is homeopathy related to any of this? WHAT OTHER MAGIC KNOTS, THERES ONLY ONE ILLUSTRATION—

I find many descriptions of symbols I am familiar with have only a fraction of their complex meaning and history recorded here, and often have added associations with unrelated concepts, particularly male/female gender.

Nevertheless, it is an excellent visual guide to a great many symbols. I plan to use it as a starting point to learn about new symbols and where to start when researching them further.

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Ethan Lazzerini

My go-to book on symbols

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2019

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This is now my favourite source and book on symbols. It is a huge book with large pages. What really sets it apart is that so many of the entries are illustrated. The book is also very detailed with lots of interesting historic background and interpretations of the symbols. You can tell Adele did some serious research. I recommend this to anyone interested in symbols or sacred geometry.

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Cliente Amazon

No era para nada lo esperado

Reviewed in Spain on January 10, 2017

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No me gusta devolver libros y por eso no lo he hecho, pero ha sido una total decepción. Creía que el libro analizaría y explicaría símbolos en concreto , no conceptos como la naturaleza, los árboles, los animales. Es decir, si estoy buscando el origen y significado de una cruz, una flor o de un animal en particular, deberías ir a un capitulo que esté relacionado con ello y entonces por ejemplo, animales, buscar el animal y ver sus representaciones, el origen de ese signo, distintas formas de representación, etc.No es para nada lo que quería.

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lily mandolin

Terrific book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2016

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This is probably not the sort of book you sit and read straight through but more of a 'dipper into'. But either way, it will prove both interesting and informative. My paperback version is large (8"x11") and runs to 400+pages so is a bit hefty for bedtime reading but is worth the effort: the text is both clear and concise with neat accompanying illustrations. I am delighted with this lovely book - a birthday present - and truly enjoy my bouts of 'dipping'. Fully deserving five stars.

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Megan J Rutherford

Exceeded expectations!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2020

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Excellent service, the book arrived in great condition and earlier than promised! Super pleased with this purchase - a wealth of information that will be a valued resource for years to come. Thank you!

ANON

Perfect book love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2017

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Fab book, has everything i wanted and more. I showed a friend who also felt it was brilliant and shes now gone and brought one herself. I use it to just flip through or to answer specific questions. Lots of detail, good quality book stuffed full of info.

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