Symbols by Joseph Piercy
Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular culture down the centuries. Did you know that 15% of all tweets on twitter contain the hash tag symbol? That's over 41 million uses of # each day. Or that the 'smiley face' originated in Massachusetts in the 1960s? This fascinating book highlights the roles symbols have played throughout history and how they have shaped our understanding of the world.
Looks at the common (and less common) signs and symbols that we see all around us every day The Good Book Guide
Joseph Piercy is the author of Slippery Tipples: A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Spirits and Liquers, Are You Turning Into Your Dad? and The Story of English. He lives in Brighton.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782430001 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782430008 |
| Title | Symbols |
| Author | Joseph Piercy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Michael O'Mara Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-09-12 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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