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The evolution of the book /

This study is a concise history of the book in all its forms, starting from the very beginning with the invention of writing and concluding at the present time with the electronic revolution and what it may hold for the future.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kilgour, Frederick G., 1914-2006
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Dynamics of the Book; 2. Incunables on Clay; 3. Papyrus Rolls; 4. The Greco-Roman World; 5. The Codex, 100-700; 6. Islam, 622-1300; 7. Western Christendom, 600-1400; 8. Printing, 1400-1800; 9. Power Revolution, 1800-1840; 10. Climax of Books Printed from Cast Type, 1840-1940; 11. Computer-Driven Book Production; 12. The Electronic Book; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; W; X; Z.