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The Book|Keith Houston

The Book : A Cover-To-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

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In The Book, Keith Houston reveals that the paper, ink, thread, glue, and board from which a book is made tell as rich a story as the words on its pages. In an invitingly tactile history of this 2,000-year-old medium, Houston follows the development of writing, printing, the art of illustrations, and binding to show how we have moved from cuneiform tablets and papyrus scrolls to the hardcovers and paperbacks of today.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781324086352
  • ISBN-10: 1324086351
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
  • Publish Date: April 2025
  • Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Page Count: 448

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