WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK?

James Raven, a leading historian of the book, offers a fresh and accessible guide to the global study of the production, disseminati on and reception of written and printed texts across all societies and in all ages. Students, teachers, researchers and general read ers will benefit from the book's investigation of the subject's origins, scope and future direction. Based on original research and a wide range of sources, What is the History of the Book? shows how book history crosses disciplinary boundaries and intersects with literary...[Read more]