Money

A Richly Illustrated History

Nick Taylor, Alex Woolf

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Hardback

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Big Picture Press
01 November 2024

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of money as it has never been seen before - from coins to contactless, bankruptcy to billionaires - perfect for readers aged 9+.

From trading seashells and vegetables to mining for cryptocurrency, the journey from cash to contactless has been one full of trial and error, entrepreneurial geniuses and expanding economies.

Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of money in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped.

With expert text written by children's author Alex Woolf and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.

By: Alex Woolf
Illustrated by: Nick Taylor
Imprint: Big Picture Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 307mm, Width: 242mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9781800785700
ISBN 10: 1800785704
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alex Woolf (Author) Alex Woolf is the author of over two hundred books, mainly for children and young adults. These include Days That Shook the World: The Wall Street Crash (Wayland, 2002) and You Wouldn't Want to Live without Money (Salariya, 2016). Alex lives in Southgate, North London, with his wife and two children. Nick Taylor (Illustrator) Nick Taylor is an illustrator and graphic artist based in Nottinghamshire, UK. His background in printmaking constantly informs the image-making process, and his inspirations include vintage Penguin book covers, 70's sci-fi films, old issues of Graphis magazine, discovering unheard vinyl treasures, the mysteries of the cosmos and his small but thoughtfully curated stamp collection.

Reviews for Money: A Richly Illustrated History

A fascinating history of money and banking throughout history taking us from bartering to crypto currencies [...] Well illustrated and attractive. * Books For Keeps *