Evolution of the Book

Zusatztext Kilgour's historical analysis is succinct and often insightful. Klappentext Kilgour's study is a concise history of the book as we know it in all its forms, starting from the very beginning with the invention of writing and concluding at the present time with the electronic revolution and what it may hold for the future. Kilgour himself is a highly respected figure among the bibliophile set. He brings a lifetime's accumulation of knowledge and an historian's curiosity to the writing of this book, which should be picked up enthusiastically by libraries as a tribute and indespensable guide to the object whose legacy they are dedicated to preserving. Zusammenfassung This study is a concise history of the book in all its forms, starting from the very beginning with the invention of writing and concluding at the present time with the electronic revolution and what it may hold for the future.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Frederick G. Kilgour, Frederick G. (Distinguished Research Prof Kilgour, Frederick G. (Distinguished Research Professor Kilgour, Kilgour Frederick G.
• Edition: Oxford University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 21.05.1998
• EAN: 9780195118599
• ISBN: 978-0-19-511859-9
• Pages: 192
• Catégories: Littérature > Poésie, théâtre; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Antiquités; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Books, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Paper Ephemera, Social and cultural history, Printing, packaging & reprographic industry, Printing and reprographic industries