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Printer's Devil: Mark Twain and the American Publishing Revolution,Used
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Trained as a printer when still a boy, and thrilled throughout his life by the automation of printing and the headlong expansion of American publishing, Mark Twain wrote about the consequences of this revolution for culture and for personal identity. Printers Devil is the first book to explore these themes in some of Mark Twain's bestknown literary works, and in his most daring speculationson American society, the modern condition, and the nature of the self. Playfully and anxiously, Mark Twain often thought about typeset words and published images as powerful forcesfor political and moral change, personal riches and ruin, and epistemological turmoil. In his later years, Mark Twain wrote about the printing press as a center of metaphysical power, a force that could alter the fabric of reality. Studying these themes in Mark Twains writings, Bruce Michelson also provides a fascinating overview of technological changes that transformed the American printing and publishing industries during Twain's lifetime, changes that opened new possibilities for content, for speed of production, for the size and diversity of a potential audience, and for international fame. The story of Mark Twains life and art, amid this media revolution, is a story with powerful implications for our own time, as we ride another wave of radical change: for printed texts, authors, truth, and consciousness.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Printer's Devil'? A: 'Printer's Devil' explores the impact of the printing revolution on culture and personal identity, focusing on Mark Twain's reflections on publishing and its implications for society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Printer's Devil'? A: The author of 'Printer's Devil' is Bruce Michelson, who examines Mark Twain's literary works in the context of the American publishing revolution.
- Q: How many pages does 'Printer's Devil' have? A: 'Printer's Devil' contains a total of 314 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Printer's Devil'? A: 'Printer's Devil' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Printer's Devil' published? A: 'Printer's Devil' was published on November 2, 2006.
- Q: Is 'Printer's Devil' a new book? A: 'Printer's Devil' is in new condition, ensuring it is free from any wear or damage.
- Q: What category does 'Printer's Devil' fall under? A: 'Printer's Devil' is categorized under Criticism & Theory, focusing on literature and publishing.
- Q: What insights does 'Printer's Devil' provide about Mark Twain? A: 'Printer's Devil' provides insights into how Twain viewed the printing press as a powerful force for change, both politically and personally.
- Q: Does 'Printer's Devil' include any additional features? A: 'Printer's Devil' does not list any additional features or supplementary materials.
- Q: Is 'Printer's Devil' suitable for someone interested in American literature? A: 'Printer's Devil' is highly suitable for those interested in American literature, particularly in understanding the relationship between Mark Twain's works and the publishing industry.