1000 Signs (Tachen 25th Anniversary)

by Magazine " Colors " (Editor)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2009

  $11.75

  This is TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - special edition! This is a special budget abridged edition! This book features an amusing collection of signs from around the world. Divided into chapters by type (animals, men, stop, danger, weapons, transport, children, toilets, work, 'no!', etc.), the signs demonstrate how different cultures portray the icons with which we are all so familiar. The diverse selection of photographs is accompanied by texts describing the cultural and social significance of signs. You may even learn things from this book that could save your life the next time you travel!

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $5.96

  Made in cooperation with Colors magazine, this book features an amusing collection of signs from around the world. Divided into chapters by type (animals, men, stop, danger, weapons, transport, children, toilets, work, nol , etc.), the signs demonstrate how different cultures interpret the signs with which we are all so familiar. The colorful photographs are accompanied by text describing the signs as well as their meanings and origins.