An Introduction to Book HistoryAn 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 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 and suggestions for further reading. Sections include:
An Introduction to Book History is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to The Book History Reader. |
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... Readers and reading The future of the book An Introduction to Book History will be an ideal guide to this exciting field of study , and is designed as a companion text to The Book History Reader . David Finkelstein is Research Professor ...
... Readers and reading 7 The future of the book Conclusion Glossary Notes Bibliography Index 1 7 28 44 66 85 100 118 133 137 141 142 152 INTRODUCTION In 1936 the British publisher Stanley Unwin received a.
... reading . The Hobbit and its succes- sors have now transcended the years to become the favorite reading of many ... readers back to the book - sales of the trilogy and The Hobbit rocketed after each filmed episode was released . The ...
... readers to create and share their own readings , versions , sequels , and interpretations of The Lord of the Rings ... reading now is a book - unless you are reading a pirated online version of our text , in which case it is not a book ...
... readers , and journals dedicated to the subject ; a thriving professional organization ( SHARP , or the Society for the History of Authorship , Reading , and Publishing ) works hard to promote the area , and scholars engage in ...
Contents
Theorizing the history of the book | 7 |
From orality to literacy | 28 |
The coming of print | 44 |
Authors authorship and authority | 66 |
Printers booksellers publishers agents | 85 |
Readers and reading | 100 |
The future of the book | 118 |
Conclusion | 133 |
Glossary | 137 |
Notes | 141 |
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An Introduction to Book History David Finkelstein,Alistair McCleery,Professor Alistair McCleery Limited preview - 2005 |