No. 242390
The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals: Decoding the Sacred Symbolism of Christianity's Holy Buildings (Folio Society Special Edition, 2010)
The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals: Decoding the Sacred Symbolism of Christianity's Holy Buildings (Folio Society Special Edition. Item No. 242390. Size: Approximately 11.81 x 9.21 x 1.18 inches (approx. 30 x 23.4 x 3 cm). Weight: Approximately 3.65 pounds (approx. 1.66 kg). Condition: pre-owned, sold as-is. Available now for $30, in person at Booth #99, Bliss Market, 390 Roseville Square, Roseville CA, or online through Bliss Market.
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Order online and Bliss Market professionally packs and ships it — same day on orders in by 6pm PT, next day after that — or holds it for you to collect at the booth. Message me before you head over and I'll confirm it's still on the shelf.
This beautifully preserved Folio Society special edition features a rich purple cloth hardcover adorned with striking gold gilt lettering on the front cover. Written by art historian Richard Stemp, this 224-page volume serves as a comprehensive, richly illustrated guide designed to restore the lost spiritual meanings behind Christian architecture.
The book contains an interactive, three-part layout decoding key structural features (from spires to naves), thematic elements (scenes, animals, patterns, and geometric iconography), and historical architectural movements spanning from early Christian basilicas through the Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic eras. This copy was printed in 2010 with text and layout designs originally created by Duncan Baird Publishers and typeset elegantly in Adobe Garamond and AgfaRotis.
Dimensions & Weight
Pre-Owned
Sold As-Is
- SizeApproximately 11.81 x 9.21 x 1.18 inches (approx. 30 x 23.4 x 3 cm)
- WeightApproximately 3.65 pounds (approx. 1.66 kg)
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Booth #99 · Bliss Market
390 Roseville Square, Roseville CA
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm