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1000 Signs
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!
"A fantastic collaboration between cool TASCHEN and edgy COLORS. This book shows there is no border between countries, races nor art and fashion...".
Mono Magazine, Tokyo
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1000 Signs
Colors (ED)
Colors Flexicover 5.5 x 7.7 in., 512 pages, $ 29.99 ISBN: 978-3-8228-3135-9
Multilingual Edition: German, French, English Availability: Not in Stock |
- Reviews (39 items)
"This might not be a titillating reading opportunity but this new publication is strangely captivating...( ) It will make you think of signs in a new way. It might even make you obey them."
Leeds Weekly News, Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Weekly News, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Signs of the times
Black Book, United States, May 01, 2006
Black Book, United States, May 01, 2006
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