| The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880 Contributor(s): Bell, Bill (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0748617795 ISBN-13: 9780748617791 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Literary Criticism | Reference |
| Dewey: 002.094 |
| LCCN: 2008360005 |
| Series: Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (2.91 lbs) 576 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout the nineteenth century Scotland was transformed from an agricultural nation on the periphery of Europe to become an industrial force with international significance. A landmark in its field, this volume explores the changes in the Scottish book trade as it moved from a small-scale manufacturing process to a mass-production industry. This book brings together the work of over thirty leading experts to explore a broad range of topics that include production technology, bookselling and distribution, the literary market, reading and libraries, and Scotland's international relations.Features*The only study of its kind.*Records Scotland's remarkable contribution to the history of the book in this period.*Chapters researched and written by leading experts.*Well illustrated. |