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A Living History

Martyn Lyons

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English
Thames & Hudson
01 August 2013
For more than two and a half thousand years, the book, in a wide range of forms, has been used to document, to educate and to entertain.

The eminent authority Martyn Lyons charts the worldwide evolution of the book through the centuries, from the cuneiform tablets of ancient Sumer through the development of moveable type and the emergence of the modern information revolution. Among the carefully selected illustrations in this tome are Mayan codices, Egyptian papyrus scrolls, medieval illuminated manuscripts, masterpieces of early printing from Gutenberg and Aldus Manutius, atlases from the great age of travel and exploration, primers and children's books, dime novels and Japanese manga, and works of fiction ranging from Don Quixote to Level 26, the world's first 'digi-novel', and beyond.

At a time when daily headlines widely predict the death of the printed book, this volume celebrates the book's enduring power and magic, whatever its future form may be.
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Imprint:   Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 192mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   850g
ISBN:   9780500291153
ISBN 10:   0500291152
Pages:   224
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Books: A Living History

'Opulently illustrated ... a feast for book lovers everywhere, this richly informative volume celebrates the enduring power of books throughout the ages and stakes its claim to a similar role in ages yet to come' - Good Book Guide 'Admirably international in its scope ... fascinating' - Scotsman 'The perfect book for bibliophiles ... elegantly designed and produced' - The Oldie


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