Dimensions
188 x 257 x 4mm
Scores of signs, seals, and symbols Ñ from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies to the intriguing signs of the zodiac Ñ recorded here by two of the world's foremost experts in the field of graphic art. Amassed from Far Eastern, medieval, and other sources, more than 400 extraordinary illustrations depict the planets, Milky Way, ancient and modern constellations, comets and meteors, asteroids, and other galactic marvels.As enchanting to browse through as a rare, old manuscript, this unique, royalty-free compendium will serve as a multipurpose reference of striking designs for artists and designers. It also offers a glimpse of some of the folklore of primitive astronomy and astrology.
