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1.Saints, Signs and Symbols by: W.Ellwood Post October 18, 2002
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This is a book of Christian symbols. A lot have to do with saints, some have to do with Christ, others with God (the Father), some with the Church in general. Where appropriate the author offers a brief explanation of the symbol involved, though often he just shows variations of a particular form. For example one page of illustrations is entitled 'Forms of the Nimbus' and it depicts the different halo shapes to be found in paintings of divine figures. Elsewhere in a section entitled 'Flowers, Fruits, and Trees' the author devotes a couple of pages to pictures of various plants etc. associated with the Christian tradition, giving a brief explanation as to why they are relevant. The book is short (and cheap)and is simply very interesting and very ... Read More:

2.The World Encyclopedia of Flags and Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and Its Contemporary Uses Together with the Definitive Guide to National ... Standards and Ensigns (Encyclopedia) by: Stephen Slater, Alfred Znamierowski May 13, 2008
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Mr Slater's books on Heraldry are richly illustrated in colour (befitting the subject) and are very readable and descriptive. They really bring the subject to life. One issue I have however is that he has published a number of books on the same subject and it is very difficult to identify which one to purchase (hence the four star rating). I have seen at least four different but similar titles (my comments above are based on the first listed): `The Illustrated Book of Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and its Contemporary Uses', `Heraldry Today: The Ancient Art and its Modern Applications' (also known by the title `Living Heraldry'), `The Complete Book of Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and its Contemporary Uses' ... Read More:

3.Design Your Own Coat of Arms: Introduction to Heraldry by: Rosemary A. Chorzempa March 28, 2003
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Mr Slater's books on Heraldry are richly illustrated in colour (befitting the subject) and are very readable and descriptive. They really bring the subject to life. One issue I have however is that he has published a number of books on the same subject and it is very difficult to identify which one to purchase (hence the four star rating). I have seen at least four different but similar titles (my comments above are based on the first listed): `The Illustrated Book of Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and its Contemporary Uses', `Heraldry Today: The Ancient Art and its Modern Applications' (also known by the title `Living Heraldry'), `The Complete Book of Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and its Contemporary Uses' ... Read More:

4.Heraldic Crests: A Pictorial Archive of 4424 Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive): A Pictorial Archive of 4424 Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive) by: James Fairbairn October 01, 1993
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Enlarged versions of the black-and-white heraldic designs common to most coats of arms and crests. Perfect for scanning and easily adaptable by experienced graphic designers. Originally published in smaller versions in Fairbairn's Book of Crests.

5.Heritage Interpretation: Theory and Practice (Issues in Heritage Management) from: Routledge 2001-08
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Enlarged versions of the black-and-white heraldic designs common to most coats of arms and crests. Perfect for scanning and easily adaptable by experienced graphic designers. Originally published in smaller versions in Fairbairn's Book of Crests.

6.Coats of Arms (Pitkin Guides) (Pitkin Guides) by: Andrew Stewart Jamieson March 01, 1998
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Enlarged versions of the black-and-white heraldic designs common to most coats of arms and crests. Perfect for scanning and easily adaptable by experienced graphic designers. Originally published in smaller versions in Fairbairn's Book of Crests.

7.Elements of Japanese Design: Handbook of Family Crests, Heraldry and Symbolism by: John W. Dower August 01, 1990
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Q A handbook serves for reference, but this book is rather unsystematic, it also lacks a real family register for heraldic purposes. On the other hand it is not a real art book either, lacking research in depth and conclusions. At the utmost, it is a nice try, or rather a beginning.

8.Basic Heraldry by: John Ferguson, Stephen Friar April 30, 1999
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No heraldic library is complete without this addition. This book simplifies the "science" of heraldry and is ideal for the novice and experienced armourist... it revitalises your understanding of the Basics.... This invaluable book has provided me with hours of great reading and has expanded the understanding and deepened my desire to know everything I can about heraldry. It is not only an informative source of reference; it's a feast for the eye of any heraldic artist. For the casual reader, it is authoritatively written with lots of cleverly rendered images that visually explain the principles and rules of heraldry and it's associated design. What's more, these images are the efforts of possibly the world's most respected ... Read More:

9.Tartans (150 Guides) by: Brenda Ralph-Lewis December 01, 2004
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No heraldic library is complete without this addition. This book simplifies the "science" of heraldry and is ideal for the novice and experienced armourist... it revitalises your understanding of the Basics.... This invaluable book has provided me with hours of great reading and has expanded the understanding and deepened my desire to know everything I can about heraldry. It is not only an informative source of reference; it's a feast for the eye of any heraldic artist. For the casual reader, it is authoritatively written with lots of cleverly rendered images that visually explain the principles and rules of heraldry and it's associated design. What's more, these images are the efforts of possibly the world's most respected ... Read More:

10.Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors: The Official Guide (Mercat Press) by: Scottish Record Office November 10, 2003
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No heraldic library is complete without this addition. This book simplifies the "science" of heraldry and is ideal for the novice and experienced armourist... it revitalises your understanding of the Basics.... This invaluable book has provided me with hours of great reading and has expanded the understanding and deepened my desire to know everything I can about heraldry. It is not only an informative source of reference; it's a feast for the eye of any heraldic artist. For the casual reader, it is authoritatively written with lots of cleverly rendered images that visually explain the principles and rules of heraldry and it's associated design. What's more, these images are the efforts of possibly the world's most respected ... Read More:

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