Smith, Emma
Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141991931
- author:
- Smith, Emma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers by Emma Smith The physical book is often overlooked in our conversations about reading, but it's precisely this tangible object that lends books their unique magic. In Portable Magic, Emma Smith explores the fascinating relationship between readers and books, revealing how the book's physical form has shaped its hold on us. From ancient texts to modern paperbacks, Smith uncovers the unexpected ways in which books have disrupted and ordered our lives. She examines the rise of the mass-market paperback and challenges common assumptions about the origins of print. With a wide-ranging narrative that spans centuries and cultures, Portable Magic offers a fresh perspective on the enduring power of the book. Through its pages, Smith shows how books have been more than just repositories of words - they've been objects of desire, symbols of identity, and catalysts for change. A rich and thought-provoking history, Portable Magic is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the world of books and their readers.
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