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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,... read full description below.
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| ISBN-13 |
9781786273222 |
| ISBN-10 |
1786273225 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
In stock at publisher; ships 7-15 working days |
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| Publisher |
Laurence King Publishing |
| Imprint |
Laurence King Publishing |
| Publication Date |
15 September 2018
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| International Publication Date |
25 September 2018 |
| Publication Country |
 United Kingdom |
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| Format |
Hardback
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| Author(s) |
By Thibaud, Herem
By Wilson, Kendra
By Hyland, Angus |
| Category |
Landscape Gardening
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| Number of Pages |
144 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 205mm
Height: 280mm
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| Weight |
300g |
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| Interest Age |
General Audience |
| Reading Age |
General Audience |
| Library of Congress |
Maze puzzles, Maze gardens - History |
| NBS Text |
Gardening |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Dewey Code |
717 |
| Catalogue Code |
937924 |
Description of this Book
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 Herem 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.
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
This intriguing book takes an in-depth look at mazes from all over the world. -- Alan Titchmarsh, Waitrose Weekend with vibrant spot colours, sprayed edges, and restrained typography enclosed within maze-like boarders, it's easy to get lost in. -- The Bookseller |
| UK Review |
Bertrams Star Rating: 3 stars (out of 5) |
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Author's Bio
Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. His work for Laurence King includes Hand to Eye (2003, with Roanne Bell), The Picture Book (2010, with Steven Bateman), Symbol (2011), and The Purple Book (2013). Kendra Wilson is a writer with an interest in the natural world. She writes for the online magazine Gardenista, and has also been a designer and picture editor on magazines in London and New York, including Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler, and Observer Food Monthly. Thibaud Herem 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).
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