The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings

Fontana, David

ISBN 10: 1857930487 / ISBN 13: 9781857930481

Published by Pavilion, London, 1993

About this Item

First impression. 4to (243 x 213mm). Pp 192 with colour illustrations throughout. Blue cloth boards stamped in gilt on the spine. A clean, unmarked and tightly bound copy in an unclipped dust jacket. The dust jacket has a short closed tear at the foot of the rear panel.

Seller Inventory # 101122

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secret Language of Symbols: A Visual Key to Symbols and Their Meanings
• Publisher: Pavilion, London
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857930487
• ISBN 13: 9781857930481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: near very good

About this title

Synopsis

This volume offers a pictorial compendium of symbols and symbol systems, and shows how an understanding of the messages conveyed by symbols may enrich our lives. The author draws upon psychology, Eastern and Western spirituality, anthropology, dreams and symbols used in meditation to provide an understanding of his subject. The book looks at the great symbol systems in detail - from I Ching to the zodiac - and shows how even those sceptical of the claims of astrology and fortune telling can use them creatively as aids to self-discovery. Dr David Fontana has also written "Dreamlife: Understanding and Using Your Dreams" and "Elements of Meditation".