Introduction to Book History

<p>This second edition of <i>An Introduction to Book History</i> provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field including:</p><ul> <li>The Postcolonial Book</li> <li>Censorship by states and religions</li> <li>Social History and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to book history studies</li> <li>Contemporary publishing</li> </ul><p>Each section begins with a summary of the chapter’s aims and contents followed by a detailed discussion of the relevant issues concluding with a summary of the chapter and points to ponder. Sections include:</p><ul> <li>the history of the book</li> <li>orality to Literacy</li> <li>literacy to printing</li> <li>authors authorship and authority</li> <li>printers booksellers publishers agents</li> <li>readers and reading</li> <li>the future of the book. </li> </ul><p>An Introduction to Book History is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study and is designed as a companion text to <i>The Book History Reader</i>.</p>