The Oxford history of the book
In 14 original essays, 'The Oxford History of the Book' reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2023, 2023
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| Edition: | First edition |
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | In 14 original essays, 'The Oxford History of the Book' reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their manufacture, distribution, and reception. Here are different types of production, from clay tablets to scrolls, from inscribed codices to printed books, pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers, from written parchment to digital texts |
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| Item Description: | This edition also issued in print: 2023. - Previously issued in print: as The Oxford illustrated history of the book. 2020 |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780191981739 |