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The Book of Kadam: The Core Texts (Library of Tibetan Classics)

The Kadam school, which emerged from the teachings of the Indian master Atisha and his principal student, Dromtönpa, is revered for its practical application of the bodhisattva’s altruistic ideal in daily life. This book presents the Book of Kadam’s core texts, including the 23-chapter Jewel Garland of Dialogues between Atisha and Dromtönpa, Dromtönpa’s Self-Exhortation, four chapters from Dromtönpa’s birth stories, two brief verse summaries of the Book of Kadam, sayings of the Kadam masters, and other essential

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Pictorial Webster’s: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities [Hardcover]

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.

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John M. Carrera is a printer, bookbinder, and artist who has taught and lectured extensively. He is the fo (more…)