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Signs & Symbols of the World: Over 1,001 Visual Signs Explained

Description:

This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols.

What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains.

Find within:
  • More than 1,000 illustrations
  • An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures
  • Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources
Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

D.R. McElroy has a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and a Master of Science in Environmental Resources, and has been a professional editor and writer for ten years. She is the author of Signs & Symbols of the World and co-author of Celestial Watercolor. She lives in Michigan.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful...

E.W. · May 1, 2025

This book is very useful and informative. I find the history of symbols and signs fascinating. I think it's a great way to impress people.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

A.C. · February 9, 2024

Great book and wonderful details and information

5.0 out of 5 stars It’s pretty cool

A.S.S.L. · July 27, 2023

The media could not be loaded. Basic info on quite a few symbols. Nice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and quick references

P.Y. · April 30, 2023

I find symbology fascinating and this text is a good addition to my bookshelf.

3.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelmed

T.W. · June 1, 2020

It had some interesting information but I feel cheated. No one cares about what traffic signs mean unless they're testing for their driving permit. I can care less about military ranks because I didn't buy this book for that kind of information. Even the flag information was barely making the mark. I feel like I wasted my money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.

B.B. · June 11, 2021

Good book to have.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book.

v. · February 23, 2021

i would buy it again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew signs and symbols could be so fascinating?! Some useless but necessary info <3

l. · May 19, 2020

This was fascinating, intriguing and tickled my brain from start to end. Who doesn't like looking at different signs, weird pictures, etc? I loved learning more about the different zodiacs, international signs and more. This book has things I didn't even know existed so I think it is a good concise reference for people interested in the subject or people who are just curious.The author obviously did a lot of research to look for the familiar signs and symbols to the less familiar and unheard of signs. The end result was this book is a complete reference, as mentioned before, but can also full under fascinating useless information/trivia. Hey, maybe this will be a Jeopardy category someday (haha).I was very amused and intrigued by what I learned from this book. It was an easy read because it was mostly pictures and descriptions of each, so the size of this didn't bother me at all. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this and glad I requested this. I definitely want to get a hard copy to own to share this wisdom with others. Perhaps it can help with the game Pictionary too!Thanks to Netgalley, DR McElroy and Quarto Publishing-Wellfleet Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Available: 5/5/20

Full of pictures!

K.C. · October 23, 2023

I love this book because it's FULL of images of symbols and information about them.

Signs & Symbols of the World: Over 1,001 Visual Signs Explained

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Signs & Symbols of the World: Over 1,001 Visual Signs Explained

Product ID: U0785839658
Condition: New

4.6

Signs & Symbols of the World: Over 1,001 Visual Signs Explained-0
Type: Paperback

AED10934

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols.

What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains.

Find within:
  • More than 1,000 illustrations
  • An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures
  • Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources
Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

D.R. McElroy has a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and a Master of Science in Environmental Resources, and has been a professional editor and writer for ten years. She is the author of Signs & Symbols of the World and co-author of Celestial Watercolor. She lives in Michigan.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful...

E.W. · May 1, 2025

This book is very useful and informative. I find the history of symbols and signs fascinating. I think it's a great way to impress people.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

A.C. · February 9, 2024

Great book and wonderful details and information

5.0 out of 5 stars It’s pretty cool

A.S.S.L. · July 27, 2023

The media could not be loaded. Basic info on quite a few symbols. Nice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and quick references

P.Y. · April 30, 2023

I find symbology fascinating and this text is a good addition to my bookshelf.

3.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelmed

T.W. · June 1, 2020

It had some interesting information but I feel cheated. No one cares about what traffic signs mean unless they're testing for their driving permit. I can care less about military ranks because I didn't buy this book for that kind of information. Even the flag information was barely making the mark. I feel like I wasted my money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.

B.B. · June 11, 2021

Good book to have.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book.

v. · February 23, 2021

i would buy it again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew signs and symbols could be so fascinating?! Some useless but necessary info <3

l. · May 19, 2020

This was fascinating, intriguing and tickled my brain from start to end. Who doesn't like looking at different signs, weird pictures, etc? I loved learning more about the different zodiacs, international signs and more. This book has things I didn't even know existed so I think it is a good concise reference for people interested in the subject or people who are just curious.The author obviously did a lot of research to look for the familiar signs and symbols to the less familiar and unheard of signs. The end result was this book is a complete reference, as mentioned before, but can also full under fascinating useless information/trivia. Hey, maybe this will be a Jeopardy category someday (haha).I was very amused and intrigued by what I learned from this book. It was an easy read because it was mostly pictures and descriptions of each, so the size of this didn't bother me at all. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this and glad I requested this. I definitely want to get a hard copy to own to share this wisdom with others. Perhaps it can help with the game Pictionary too!Thanks to Netgalley, DR McElroy and Quarto Publishing-Wellfleet Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.Available: 5/5/20

Full of pictures!

K.C. · October 23, 2023

I love this book because it's FULL of images of symbols and information about them.

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