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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Other Authors: Raven, James 1959- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2023
Edition:First edition
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Online Access:DE-12
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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
Item Description:This edition also issued in print: 2023. - Previously issued in print: as The Oxford illustrated history of the book. 2020. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 405 Seiten)
ISBN:9780191981739
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780192886897.001.0001

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