Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities
Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of
Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this chunky volume is an
irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with
an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by
fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial
Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual
reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely
mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras, Bell Jars
to Velocipedes, these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities
create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the
Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight, Pictorial Webster's is at
once a fascinating historical record and a stunning jewel of a book.
type: For The Home designer: Chronicle Books

