An introduction to book history
Title:
An introduction to book history
Author:
Finkelstein, David, 1964-
McCleery, Alistair
ISBN:
9780415688062
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
New York : Routledge, 2013
Physical Description:
viii, 166 p. ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-157) and index
Abstract:
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 the 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
Subject:
| Books -- Social aspects -- History |
| Printing -- Social aspects -- History |
| Authorship -- Social aspects -- History |
| Book industries and trade -- Social aspects -- History |
| Books and reading -- Social aspects -- History |
Summary:
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 the 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