Books as history: the importance of books beyond their texts

"A material culture study focused on the importance of books as objects from the Middle Ages to present. Looks beyond content of books to other properties such as printing, binding, and annotation. Over 140 full-color illustrations, bibliography, and index. Revised edition includes new text and...

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Main Author: Pearson, David 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London British Library [u.a.] 2012
Edition:Rev. ed.
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Summary:"A material culture study focused on the importance of books as objects from the Middle Ages to present. Looks beyond content of books to other properties such as printing, binding, and annotation. Over 140 full-color illustrations, bibliography, and index. Revised edition includes new text and images"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:208 S. zahlr. Ill.
ISBN:9780712358880
9781584563150