Shady Characters: The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, and Other Typographical Marks

Shady Characters is a captivating journey through two thousand years of written language, revealing the fascinating history behind the most obscure and everyday typographical marks.

From ancient Roman graffiti to Cold War double agents, this book uncovers the intriguing stories behind symbols like the asterisk (*), dagger (†), at sign (@), interrobang (?) and more.

With rich illustrations and a diverse range of characters and artifacts, Shady Characters is an indispensable read for anyone who loves language, design, and cultural history.

Don't miss out on this enchanting exploration of the unpredictable and surprising world of written communication.