The book history reader

• Other Authors: Finkelstein, David 1964-, McCleery, Alistair 1964-
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2006
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Subjects: Books > History > Social aspects; Books and reading > Social aspects > History; Authorship > Social aspects > History
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• Physical Description: xiii, 561 pages 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780415359474 (hbk.); 0415359473 (hbk.); 9780415359481 (pbk.); 0415359481 (pbk.)

The Book History Reader brings together a rich variety of writings examining different aspects of the history of books and print culture, much of which is otherwise inaccessible. It looks at the development of the book, the move from spoken word to written texts, the commodification of books and authors, the power and profile of readers, and the future of the book in the electronic age. The Reader is arranged in thematic sections and features a general introduction as well as an introduction to each section. This pioneering book is a valuable resource for all those involved in book publishing studies and book history as well as students of English literature, cultural studies, sociology and history.