Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary
Author | : John M. Carrera |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2012-08-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452101644 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452101647 |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Since its publication in 2009, Pictorial Webster's has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this tiny treasure trove of visual wonders. This compact, portable reference is perfect for stuffing in the stockings of scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this pocket-sized volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration. With a tactile package that reproduces the old-world allure of the original, Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary is a little gem of a book.