The Illustrated Dream Dictionary

by Russell Grant, Vicky Emptage (Illustrator)

Our unconscious world has the power to reveal our innermost secrets. Look up over 2,000 topics from A to Z, including people, events, places, and objects, and find out their actual meanings. Did you know that dreaming of ice cream means you'll soon enjoy major success, and that dreaming of eating dates predicts a marriage? Taking off your pants is a sign of an offbeat imagination. But if you throw them in the wash, then you'll be on your way to the start of a profitable project. Enjoy the entrancing illustrated borders and gorgeous, full-color interpretations of common themes like "The Bride and Groom," "The Castle of Dreams," "Prince and Princess," and other fascinating subjects. Uncover the mysteries of the mind with the help of the most entertaining, colorful, and comprehensive Dream Dictionary ever.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Self Help, New Age, Magic

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Russell Grant is a British astrologer, author, and television personality known for his long-standing media presence and popularization of astrology in the UK. He rose to prominence in the early 1980s as the resident astrologer on Breakfast Time on BBC and later on TV-am’s Good Morning Britain. His engaging style and accessible horoscopes helped make astrology a household topic. Over the years, he has written numerous books on astrology, provided syndicated newspaper columns, and launched astrology-related services, including premium-rate phone lines and even a “Pet Psychic” service.
Grant’s early career was in acting, with appearances in productions like Tom Brown’s Schooldays. He also worked as a Butlin’s Redcoat and co-hosted several shows such as People Today and Star Choice. He later created and starred in Russell Grant’s Postcards, a travel series showcasing British heritage, produced by his own company. In 1989, he founded the Association of British Counties and authored The Real Counties of Britain, promoting traditional county identities.
He has appeared on multiple reality TV programs, including Celebrity Fit Club, Strictly Come Dancing (2011), and Celebrity MasterChef (2014). In 2012, he starred as the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. His guest appearances span a wide range of British entertainment shows.
Personally, Grant has been open about his battles with depression and weight struggles, particularly after losing his grandmothers to Alzheimer’s disease. He is a long-time supporter of non-league football and helped design the badge for Brentford F.C. He currently lives in Wales with his partner and manager of 50 years, Doug Beaumont. In 2023, Grant revealed he had undergone surgery for brain cancer in late 2022 and was in recovery. His enduring career reflects both his resilience and his ability to evolve across decades of British popular culture.

Reviews

[Brittany]

This book is pretty cool. I did have a few moments when I'd dream about something and I'd pick up this book to see what my dream meant. And the book was actually right about some things to my surprise. I usually don't believe in these sorts of things, but this book was pretty accurate at times. It doesn't have all the answers, but the majority of the things you dream about will be in this book. Read the beginning as well though the introduction explains about reoccuring dreams which I was having awhile ago and I am now and I forgot what that meant and in fact the reasoning behind that is completely right. I believe I am having a reoccuring dream right now 'cause the thing I'm dreaming about constantly is not resolved. It will be resolved sometime in the future, but right now it just can't be helped so I may continue to dream about it. This book will help you understand why you dream about certain things though.

[E.]

OMG!!! Deffinatly a MUST HAVE if you seriously want to know what your dreams mean. I bought this book about 12yrs ago, lost it and was extremely comforted when hubby found & bought mee another copy. Hits right on & easy to read. I have tons of Dream books and this is the best by far!!!

[Jewelz]

This is my 3rd dream dictionary, i really love it and it is illustrated! I use three other resources to analyze dreams and i have my own group for dreams if anyone is interested!

[Carolyn]

This is a dream analysis reference book. I refer to it often to analyze my dreams and sometimes the dreams of my best friends/relatives. Once I start reading through it, I usually can't put it down for an hour. The illustrations are thought provoking. I have given other copies of this book as a gift.

[Natalie Pietro]

I got this book as a gift and I sure could use it. I have wacky dreams and this book really helps decode them. Easy to reference and has great colorful pictures. Plus is not to big so you can take it long with you If you need a quick reference.

[Chataqua]

I've had this book almost 18 years or so & still love it. I use it when I want to know a meaning of a dream. I find this book to be very accurate. Just wish he'd make a updated version, with more meanings.

[Molly]

I keep this on my bed stand and even though alot of it painfully obvious symbolism i like it.

[Karen]

On the rare occasion that I do sleep, I have seriously wacky dreams! Ever dreamt that all your teeth fell out? It means your boyfriend is a psychotic loser!

[Jackie]

Good reference when I had a dream. Some dream meaning gives me a hint from this book.

[Mindee]

I love referring back this book after a long night of dreaming. The dream interpretations always relate to situations in my life. Its so interesting!

[R.K. Cowles]

3 1/4 stars

[Carolee]

Fun and colourful ... BUT, not to be taken too seriously.

[Therearenobadbooks]

I use it a reference for being inspire to create art. I love it.

[Anna]

I like this book but this book is not very big and doesn’t have a ton of things to look up. I occasionally look my dreams up in this book, but it is not my go-to. I have another dream book that I use frequently and when I compare this book to my other book, the other seems to be more accurate.

[Erican]

I LOVE THIS BOOK ALOT!!!! I REMEMBER CHECKING OUT THE BOOK FROM A LIBRARY BACK IN 2003 AND THEN I HAD TO RETURN IT BACK SO BECAUSE I LOVE THE BOOK ALOT I DECIDED THAT I WAS GOING TO BUY IT, SO I DID! I HAD IT FOR 2 YEAR'S THEN I LOST IT "CAN'T REMEMBER HOW I LOST THE BOOK" SO THEN IN 2008 I SAW THE BOOK AT ROSS DRESS FOR LESS STORE AND AT THAT TIME I WAS WORKING THERE SO ANYWAY'S I BOUGHT THE BOOK SO NOW I BEEN HAVING THE BOOK FOR ABOUT SIX YEAR NOW. I REMEMBER THE MEAN'S OFF OF THE BACK OF MY HEAD SO I DON'T READ THE BOOK SO MUCH IN LESS IF NEVER DREAM ABOUT SOME THING THAT I NEVER DREAMED ABOUT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!

[Monique]

This book frustrated me so much and sadly it was a gift from my mother because I frequently have detailed dreams so she purchased it thinking it would help...Almost everything in here had a negative meaning and most of it I feel like I couldn't relate too...I hate that...And to think I had so much hope for this book...smh...

[Karen E. Garcia]

This is a great book for fun and giggles, not for seriously trying to understand your dreams. The book is beautiful to look at but its interpretation of dreams is off. If you are seriously interested in learning about what your dreams mean then do get another book. If you don't much care for finding out or want something to laugh about, this book will do.

[NzingaMarie]

This dictionary is helpful. Doesn't always have what I'm looking for, but for the most part it's pretty okay.

[Alice]

This is one of the best Dream Interpretation books I've seen. A good investment.

[Juno]

very straight forward but not entirely wrong o. o