Mi Diccionario Ilustrado/My Pictionary (Edicion Bilingue/Bilingual Edition) [Paperback] Aquino-Merbudez, Federico; Various

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1971 edition. Staple bound cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1971 bilingual pictionary, a well-loved resource for English and Spanish learners, bears the marks of frequent use. Its worn cover and creased spine hint at the pivotal era it represents, when cross-cultural understanding became paramount. Despite its age, the book’s parallel translations and vivid illustrations remain a testament to the power of visual communication in bridging linguistic divides. For collectors, it holds historical significance as a product of its time, reflecting the growing need for bilingual education and cultural integration in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.

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1971 edition. Staple bound cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This bilingual pictionary from 1971 offers a unique glimpse into the cultural exchange between English and Spanish languages during a pivotal era. Authored by Federico Aquino-Merbudez and various contributors, it aimed to bridge the gap between the two linguistic worlds through vivid illustrations and parallel translations. Despite its well-loved appearance, with a cover bearing the scars of frequent use, the book’s enduring appeal lies in its role as a tool for cross-cultural understanding. Its pages, though marked by time, remain a testament to the power of visual communication in transcending linguistic barriers. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, this vintage gem holds historical significance as a product of its time, reflecting the growing recognition of the need for bilingual education and cultural integration in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.

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