| Miniature Books: The Format and Function of Tiny Religious Texts Contributor(s): Myrvold, Kristina (Editor), Parmenter, Donna Miller (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1781798613 ISBN-13: 9781781798614 Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Book - Religion | Comparative Religion - Antiques & Collectibles | Books |
| Dewey: 099 |
| LCCN: 2018058552 |
| Series: Comparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.03 lbs) 246 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Miniature books, handwritten or printed books in the smallest format, have fascinated religious people, printers, publishers, collectors, and others through the centuries because of their unique physical features, and continue to captivate people today. The small lettering and the delicate pages, binding, and covers highlight the material form of texts and invite sensory engagement and appreciation. This volume addresses miniature books with a special focus on religious books in Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The book presents various empirical contexts for how the smallest books have been produced, distributed, and used in different times and cultures and also provides theoretical reflections and comments that discuss the divergent formats and functions of books. |