Books: A Living History,Used

Books: A Living History,Used

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From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the ebook, this wideranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile, and enduring technologies ever developed. The author traces the evolution of the book from the rarefied world of the handcopied and illuminated volume in ancient and medieval times, through the revolutionary impact of Gutenbergs invention of the printing press, to the rise of a publishing culture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the subsequent impact of new technologies on this culture.Many of the great individual titles of the past two millennia are discussed as well as the range of book types and formats that have emerged in the last few hundred years, from serial and dime novels to paperbacks, childrens books, and Japanese manga. The volume ends with a discussion of the digital revolution in book production and distribution and the ramifications for book lovers, who cant help but wonder whether the book will thriveor even survivein a form they recognize.

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