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Making Meaning: "Printers of the Mind" and Other Essays (Studies in Print Culture and the History of the Book),Used
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The greatest bibliographer of our time, was how historian Robert Darnton described D. F. McKenzie. Yet until now many of McKenzie's major essays, scattered in specialist journals and inaccessible publications, have circulated mainly in tattered photocopies. This volume, edited by two of McKenzie's former students, brings together for the first time a wide range of his writings on bibliography, the book trade, and the "sociology of texts." Selected by the author himself before his sudden death in 1999, the essays range from the material transmission of Shakespeare's plays in the seventeenth century to the connections among oral, manuscript, and print cultures.Making Meaning reflects McKenzie's virtuosity as a traditional bibliographer and reveals how his thoughtprovoking scholarship made him a driving force in the genesis and development of the new interdisciplinary field of book history. His refusal to recognize the traditional boundary between bibliography and literary history reenergized the study of the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of book production and reception.The editors' introduction and headnotes situate McKenzie's innovative and controversial thinking in the debates of his time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making Meaning: Printers of the Mind'? A: The book focuses on the writings of D. F. McKenzie, exploring topics in bibliography, the book trade, and the sociology of texts, highlighting his significant contributions to book history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Making Meaning' is D. F. McKenzie, a renowned bibliographer whose essays are compiled posthumously by his former students.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Making Meaning' is listed as a new book, ensuring that you receive it in pristine condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making Meaning' have? A: The book contains a total of 296 pages, offering a comprehensive collection of McKenzie's essays.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Making Meaning' is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Making Meaning' published? A: The book was published on June 28, 2002, making it a significant resource in the study of print culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students studying bibliography or book history? A: Yes, 'Making Meaning' is an excellent resource for students of bibliography and book history, as it compiles essential essays by a leading figure in the field.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays included in the book? A: The essays cover various topics, including the transmission of Shakespeare's plays, the interplay between oral, manuscript, and print cultures, and broader themes in book production and reception.
- Q: Who edited 'Making Meaning'? A: The book was edited by two of D. F. McKenzie's former students, ensuring that the collection reflects his scholarly intentions.
- Q: What makes D. F. McKenzie an important figure in bibliography? A: D. F. McKenzie is considered a pivotal figure in bibliography due to his innovative approach that blurred the lines between bibliography and literary history, fostering interdisciplinary studies in book history.