An edition of Books as history
(2008)
Books as History
The importance of books beyond their texts
by Pearson, David
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"A material culture study focused on the importance of books as objects and their histories from the Middle Ages to present. Looks beyond content and text of books, to other properties such as printing, binding, annotation, etc. Over 140 full-color illustrations, bibliography for further reading, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Books as History: the importance of books beyond their texts
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Books as History: The importance of books beyond their texts
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Table of Contents
Books in History
Page 7
Books Beyond Texts
Page 27
Individuality Within Mass Production
Page 77
Variety Through Ownership
Page 93
The Collective Value of Historic Libraries
Page 163
Values for the Future
Page 175
Variety Between Copies: A Case Study
Page 185
Further Reading
Page 195
Picture Sources
Page 200
Index
Page 205
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