A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities

Pictorial Webster's Stamp Set by Johnny Carrera

From mushrooms to sea horses and owls to pinecones, these classic images of flora and fauna lend old-fashioned flair to your modern-day correspondence, packages, and art and craft projects.2 points

Pictorial Webster's Wall Cards: Icons & Curiosities from A to Z by John M. Carrera

Anchors, puffins, ships, and bicycles. Such classic motifs lend just the right amount of nostalgic charm to any contemporary home in need of a little style and whimsy. The engravings are drawn from the book Pictorial Webster's by Johnny Carrera and are reproduced here on sumptuously heavy card stock with bold typographic letters. Includes 26 cards, one for each letter of the alphabet, suitable for framing or propping up willy-nilly.1 point

Pictorial: Webster's Timeline History, 1993 - 2007 by Icon Group International

Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Pictorial," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Pictorial in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Pictorial when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover...1 point

Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities by John M. Carrera

Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this chunky volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classical...1 point

The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

Fashionista's first choice for visual reference2 points

A Visual Dictionary of Architecture by Francis D. K. Ching

This is an essential visual reference book used by more...2 points

This is an essential visual reference book used by architects every day for quickly finding the name of detailed parts of buildings, arranged alphabetically, in the form of full page diagrams with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations.2 points

Ultimate Visual Dictionary by DK Publishing

Updated and expanded, this easy-to-use reference c more...2 points

Updated and expanded, this easy-to-use reference covers everything from prehistoric Earth and science, to sports, art, and music. Also includes more than 6,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, and visual definitions of more than 33,000 terms.2 points

Bilingual Visual Dictionary CD-ROM (English-German) (Milet Multimedia) by Milet Publishing

Using pictures and words to learn a new language1 point

Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary - The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga by David West Reynolds, James Luceno

Provides a complete, comprehensive overview of the more...1 point

Provides a complete, comprehensive overview of the Prequel movies (Episodes I-III) and the Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI). This is the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga.1 point

Human Body (DK Visual Dictionaries) by DK Publishing

Over 200 original digrams, illustrations, exploded more...1 point

Over 200 original digrams, illustrations, exploded views and cutaway photographs that reveal even the tiniest parts of human anatomy, a fascinating new kind of dictionary that can be used by the entire family, concise text and carefully researched definitions that...1 point

The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episodes IV, V, & VI: The Ultimate Guide to Star Wars Characters and Creatures by David Reynolds

Highly definition, annotated photography shows and more...1 point

Highly definition, annotated photography shows and explains the culture, background, and technology of the Star Wars trilogy. Fans of all ages will enjoy detailed revelations of Star Wars secrets like how a Stormtrooper's equipment works, what the insides of a light saber look like, and what San...1 point

Ultimate Visual Dictionary by DK Publishing

Whether you want to see inside a volcano, understand more...0 points

Whether you want to see inside a volcano, understand every component of an engine, or learn the difference between a stegosaurus and a stegoceras, the Ultimate Visual Dictionary will reveal all.0 points

The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

Comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used more...0 points

Comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used within the print industry. From alignment to z-bind fold and Acrobat to woodblock, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in pre-press and production.0 points

Eyewitness Visual Dictionary of Physics by DK Publishing

Here is an entirely new kind of dictionary -- inst more...0 points

Here is an entirely new kind of dictionary -- instant access to the specialized vocabulary relating to physics in a way that is clear, informative, and easy to understand.0 points

Five Language Visual Dictionary (English, French, German, Spanish and Italian Edition)

Scene-based spreads, such as Bakery, Restaurant, a more...0 points

Scene-based spreads, such as Bakery, Restaurant, and Doctor, prepare you for a whole range of everyday situations in all five languages.0 points

The Visual Dictionary of Interior Architecture and Design by Michael Coates, Graeme Brooker, Sally Stone

Designers and architects think in pictures, in col more...0 points

Designers and architects think in pictures, in colors, in spatial relations. The ideal resource for students, professionals, and visual thinkers everywhere with hundreds of terms, both modern and traditional.0 points

The Visual Dictionary of American Domestic Architecture by Rachel Carley

How to identify and describe a house of a particul more...0 points

How to identify and describe a house of a particular style for the last 500 years of American home design. Every element that may be found on a Beaux Arts townhouse, a Navajo hogan, or a Craftsman bungalow is displayed.0 points

Plants (DK Visual Dictionaries) by DK Publishing

Come explore plants from the inside out! This visu more...0 points

Come explore plants from the inside out! This visual dictionary looks at all kinds of plants and how nature uses them.0 points

Scholastic Visual Dictionary by Jean-Claude, Etal. Corbeil

Arranged in easy-to-browse sections such as Sky, E more...0 points

Arranged in easy-to-browse sections such as Sky, Earth, Clothing, and Measuring Devices, the dictionary helps build kids' (and perhaps adults') vocabularies. The featured words and concepts range from very simple, like shapes and colors, to relatively complex, like helicopter parts and musical notation.0 points

Pictorial Webster's Stamp Set by John M. Carrera

From mushrooms to sea horses and owls to pinecones more...0 points

From mushrooms to sea horses and owls to pinecones, these classic images of flora and fauna lend old-fashioned flair to your modern-day correspondence, packages, and art and craft projects.0 points

The Visual Dictionary of Baseball (DK Visual Dictionaries) by DK Publishing

If you know what a particular piece of baseball eq more...0 points

If you know what a particular piece of baseball equipment or memorabilia looks like but don't know its name, simply look at the labels around the illustrations and photographs. And if you know a term from the sport but don't know exactly what it refers to, the comprehensive Index, Appendix, and Glossary direct you to the illustrations that show you just what you are looking for.0 points

Ships and Sailing (DK Visual Dictionaries) by DK Publishing

Explore ships and sailing from the inner workings of more...0 points

Explore ships and sailing from the inner workings of boats, sails and rigging, navigation instruments, signals, ropes, knots, and much more! Find 200 outstanding original photos, graphic illustrations, exploded views and cutaways to help read the Master and Commander series of books.0 points

The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

Personal translator for rag-trade shop talk with m more...0 points

Personal translator for rag-trade shop talk with more than 270 entries in visual format. Clear, concise sourcebookin a handy take-along format.0 points

Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries: Military Uniforms by DK Publishing

Uniforms of Roman legionnaires, knights, hussars, more...0 points

Uniforms of Roman legionnaires, knights, hussars, and carabiniers, Union and Confederate forces, and modern service people.0 points