An Introduction to Book HistoryThis is a comprehensive introduction to books and print culture which examines the move from the spoken word to written texts, the book as commodity, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in an electronic age. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
1 THE ORIZING THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK | 7 |
2 FROM ORALITY TO LITERACY | 28 |
3 THE COMING OF PRINT | 44 |
4 AUTHORS AUTHORSHIP AND AUTHORITY | 66 |
5 PRINTERS BOOKSELLERS PUBLISHERS AGENTS | 85 |
6 READERS AND READING | 100 |
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An Introduction to Book History David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery,Professor Alistair McCleery Limited preview - 2005 |
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