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Synopsis
This intriguing book takes an in-depth look at mazes from all over the world. - Alan Titchmarsh
Prepare to get lost in the world of labyrinth and maze-making in this attractively packaged book that looks at the history of mazes. - Gardens Illustrated
Mazes have been a part of civilization for at least 4,000 years, and there are more being built now than ever before. What is it about these magical life-size puzzles that continues to intrigue us?
This beautifully illustrated book will delight lovers of mazes, acting as a guide, directory and puzzle book combined.
Specially commissioned illustrations by Thibaud Hérem represent 60 real and imagined mazes from around the world, with a bird's eye view of each maze so that readers can make their own journey. Each maze is also accompanied by a fascinating and witty short history.
A must-read book for fans of Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins and Follow This Thread: A Maze Book to Get Lost In by Henry Eliot
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"with vibrant spot colours, sprayed edges, and restrained typography enclosed within maze-like boarders, it's easy to get lost in." ---- The Bookseller
"In this new book, Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson pay homage to an endlessly fascinating subject, examining 6 0 real and fictional mazes from across the world. Each story is accompanied by intricate drawings by French illustrator Thibaud Herem." ---- House & Garden
From the Author
Thibaud Hérem is a French illustrator based in London. His published work includes Know Your Rodent (with Ziggy Hanaor, 2010), Draw me a House (2012) and London Deco (2013).
Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. His work for Laurence King includes (with Roanne Bell) Hand to Eye (2003), The Picture Book (2010), (with Steve Bateman) Symbol (2011), The Purple Book (2013) and The Book of the Dog (2015).
Kendra Wilson is a journalist, and author of My Garden is a Car Park and Other Design Dilemmas (2017), published by Laurence King. Collaborations with Angus Hyland include The Book of the Dog (2015) and The Book of the Bird (Laurence King, 2016).
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- PublisherLaurence King Publishing
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1786273225
- ISBN 13 9781786273222
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages144
- IllustratorHerem Thibaud
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The Maze: A Labyrinthine Compendium
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Condition: Good. Herem, Thibaud (illustrator). This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you! Seller Inventory # 466U1D001XZK
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Herem, Thibaud (illustrator). 144 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Published without dust jacket. No remainder mark. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. Seller Inventory # 082240
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Pictorial Cover Hardback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Herem, Thibaud (illustrator). Fine and bright no wear or markings. History and design of many famous mazes. Looks bright and new. Laid-in is a publisher lettersheet about the new publication and author of this book. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 049686
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