Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary

By John M. Carrera

Book Overview

Since its publication in 2009, Pictorial Webster's has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this tiny treasure trove of visual wonders. This compact, portable reference is perfect for stuffing in the stockings of scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this pocket-sized volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration. With a tactile package that reproduces the old-world allure of the original, Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary is a little gem of a book.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452101647
• ISBN13: 9781452101644
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 3.8" x 5.8"