The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2016428
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2016
Adult
18+ years
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In The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time, Keith Houston presents the evolution of books through history, exploring their development from ancient times to the modern era. The text delves into the material, cultural, and technological aspects that shaped books into influential objects across various societies.
Informative
Contemplative
Nostalgic
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Keith Houston's The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time is lauded for its engaging historical insights and meticulous detail on book evolution. Its scholarly depth fascinates bibliophiles, though some may find the abundance of information overwhelming. The narrative is rich and enlightening, offering a comprehensive homage to the book's role in human history.
Who Should Read The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time?
A reader who delights in the history and evolution of books, appreciating a blend of humor and scholarship, will enjoy Keith Houston's The Book. Fans of Alberto Manguel's A History of Reading and Nicholas Basbanes's A Gentle Madness will find similar enjoyment.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2016
Adult
18+ years
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