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An Introduction to Book History

By David Finkelstein , Alistair McCleery

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
0415314437, 9780415314435, 0415314429, 9780415314428, 9780203505557
LCC
Z4 .F49 2005
Open Library ID
OL22625359M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
955 kB (978133 bytes)
Edition
New edition
Pages
168\167
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery chart the move from spoken word to written texts, the coming of print, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in the electronic age. Each section begins with a summary of the chapter’s aims and contents, followed by a detailed discussion of the relevant issues, concluding with a summary of the chapter and suggestions for further reading. Sections include: the history of the book orality to Literacy literacy to printing authors, authorship and authority printers, booksellers, publishers, agents readers and reading the future of the book. An Introduction to Book History is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to The Book History Reader.

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