An 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:
- the history of the book
- orality to Literacy
- literacy to printing
- authors, authorship and authority
- printers, booksellers, publishers, agents
- readers and reading
- the future of the book.
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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