| The History of the Book in the West: 5-Volume Set Contributor(s): Weedon, Alexis (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0754627802 ISBN-13: 9780754627807 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $1861.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry - History |
| Dewey: 002 |
| LCCN: 2009921962 |
| Physical Information: (1.00 lbs) 2900 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique five volume set provides a comprehensive resource of the most significant published essays on book history in the West starting with the codex and finishing in the 20th century. The editors have carefully selected the best literature from a wealth of relatively inaccessible sources and written substantial introductions which provide an overview of the period. The papers are reproduced in entirety with their original page numbers to aid comprehensive research and accurate referencing. Together the volumes provide an essential compendium for students and scholars of book history. |
