Allen, Roland

The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper: A New Statesman and Spectator Book of the Year

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ISBN 13:: 9781788169332
author:: Allen, Roland
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Profile Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: History, Social History, ,
Condition:: New
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The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper For eight hundred years, the notebook has played a pivotal role in shaping our world. From medieval Italy, where blank ledgers facilitated international trade and artistic innovation, to the high seas, where logbooks expanded the horizons of explorers, the notebook has been a trusted companion to thinkers, artists, and writers. This book tells the story of how the notebook came to be our most enduring tool for thinking, tracing its development from table-books and diaries to the modern bullet-journal and digital note-taking methods. Along the way, we meet a diverse range of individuals who have relied on notebooks to create, innovate, and express themselves. We hear about the lives of those who used notebooks to hatch ideas, record observations, and tell stories. We also explore the challenges of a digital age, where the act of putting pen to paper can be a powerful antidote to the distractions of technology. With its unique blend of history, insight, and practical advice, The Notebook is a fascinating exploration of the notebook's enduring significance.

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