Martyn Lyons
Books: A Living History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500291153
- author:
- Martyn Lyons
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 1.7 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Library & Information Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Book: A Living History For over two and a half thousand years, books have been used to document, educate, and entertain. This comprehensive volume explores the worldwide evolution of the book through the centuries, from ancient cuneiform tablets to modern digital formats. Carefully selected illustrations showcase a diverse range of books, including Mayan codices, medieval illuminated manuscripts, early printed works, atlases, children's books, dime novels, and Japanese manga. The book also features examples of fiction, such as Don Quixote and Level 26, the world's first 'digi-novel'. At a time when the future of the printed book is uncertain, this volume celebrates the enduring power and magic of the book, highlighting its ability to adapt and evolve over time.
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