A fascinating look at the history of books, not the stories contained by the physical book and why it has been and is seen as something special and treasured.
This book shows how books became widespread and how the popularity was inspired by religion, beauty and value, popular culture. The author has clearly researched this subject and has produced a well thought out argument. The book is chaptered thematically which means that readers can dip in and out of this easily, which is how I read through the book. It is full of interesting pieces of history and stories about books and how they played a role in certain situations. And for book lovers is a very interesting look at why we love and collect physical books which may never even be read. It also touches on censorship, ownership, book burning and other interesting topics to do with the history of books
If you’re interested in physical books and their importance for more than just the story inside this may be one for you.
This book shows how books became widespread and how the popularity was inspired by religion, beauty and value, popular culture. The author has clearly researched this subject and has produced a well thought out argument. The book is chaptered thematically which means that readers can dip in and out of this easily, which is how I read through the book. It is full of interesting pieces of history and stories about books and how they played a role in certain situations. And for book lovers is a very interesting look at why we love and collect physical books which may never even be read. It also touches on censorship, ownership, book burning and other interesting topics to do with the history of books
If you’re interested in physical books and their importance for more than just the story inside this may be one for you.