Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia is one of the most widely used and well-regarded reference works in the English language. The publication of the  Edition makes this authoritative, multi-volume encyclopedia available in a high-quality, durable library binding that will stand up to daily use by students and general readers. Never before has so much value been offered at such an affordable price. Contributors and consultants are among the top experts in their fields. More than 25,000 articles, 9,300 illustrations (4,200 in full color), and 317 Hammond Maps (257 in full color) make Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia a truly comprehensive reference, updated and enlarged