The Library: An Illustrated History
From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile, and enduring technologies ever developed. The author traces the evolution of the book from the rarefied world of the hand-copied and illuminated volume in ancient and medieval times, through the revolutionary impact of Gutenberg€s invention of the printing press, to the rise of a publishing culture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the subsequent impact of new technologies on this culture. Â
Country | USA |
Brand | J. Paul Getty Museum |
Manufacturer | J. Paul Getty Museum |
Binding | Hardcover |
ItemPartNumber | 9781606060834 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781606060834 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |