This authoritative and accessible dictionary uses a unique combination of carefully verified definitions and clearly labelled images to explain even the most complex of topics.

187000 clear and concise entries and definitions cover general vocabulary as well as specialist, technical, literary and historical terms and new words and phrases.

4,500 carefully selected images provide instant visual definitions and deepen understanding of the text entries.

600 eye-catching illustrated feature panels offer more information on a wide range of topics -- from science and technology to natural history, art and music.

It's a dictionary....nice pictures ( )

DK's specialty is pictures and this has plenty. ( )

The illustrations cut down on the room for headwords and definitions, but are worth the tradeoff. They're extensive and detailed, including cross-sections of interiors of things. The dictionary itself is printed on high-quality paper, a real pleasure to browse through. ( )