Introduction to Book History by David Finkelstein

Introduction to Book History by David Finkelstein

This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field.

'..it will continue to be invaluable as core reading for introductory courses in book history.' – John Feather, Library & Information History

Praise for the first edition:

'David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery have written an excellent introduction to the history of the book. This concise volume covers the major aspects of book history to introduce the novice or to refresh the memory of the scholar... the book as a whole provides a starting place for further discussion and exploration into the history of literacy, the book, and ideas about reading and text.' – Millie Jackson, Libraries and the Cultural Record

'the tracing of history, historiography, and competing views is engaging.' – Journalism History

'David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery have written an excellent introduction to the history of the book. This concise volume covers the major aspects of book history to introduce the novice or to refresh the memory of the scholar... the book as a whole provides a starting place for further discussion and exploration into the history of literacy, the book, and ideas about reading and text.'- Millie Jackson, Libraries and the Cultural Record

David Finkelstein is Dean of Humanities at the University of Dundee, UK. Alistair McCleery is Professor of Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University, UK.

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ISBN 13	9780415688062
ISBN 10	041568806X
Title	Introduction to Book History
Author	David Finkelstein
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2012-10-24
Number of pages	176
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