The Printed Book in Contemporary American Culture: Medium, Object, Metaphor 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Schaefer, Heike (Editor), Starre, Alexander (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030225445 ISBN-13: 9783030225445 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $123.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading - Literary Criticism | Modern - General - Literary Criticism | American - General |
Dewey: 002 |
Series: New Directions in Book History |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.11 lbs) 277 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Modern |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This essay collection explores the cultural functions the printed book performs in the digital age. It examines how the use of and attitude toward the book form have changed in light of the digital transformation of American media culture. Situated at the crossroads of American studies, literary studies, book studies, and media studies, these essays show that a sustained focus on the medial and material formats of literary communication significantly expands our accustomed ways of doing cultural studies. Addressing the changing roles of authors, publishers, and readers while covering multiple bookish formats such as artists' books, bestselling novels, experimental fiction, and zines, this interdisciplinary volume introduces readers to current transatlantic conversations on the history and future of the printed book. |