Books as history : the importance of books beyond their texts / David Pearson.

Author/creator Pearson, David, 1955-
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : British Library ; New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press, 2008.
Description208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents Books in history -- Books beyond texts -- Individuality within mass production -- Variety through ownership -- Variety through binding -- The collective value of historic libraries -- Values for the future -- Variety between copies : a case study.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 195-199) and index.
LCCN 2008039127
ISBN9781584562337 (hdbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1584562331 (hdbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780712349239
ISBN0712349235

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z4 .P43 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold