The Book on the Bookshelf - Brossura

Petroski, Henry

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0375706399 ISBN 13: 9780375706394

Casa editrice: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2000

Riassunto

Tracing the evolution of the book and its companion, the bookshelf, an intriguing study ranges from the scrolls of antiquity to the modern-day volume, explaining how the art of book storage evolved, and discusses such topics as libraries, bookselling, book collection, and book buying throughout history. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

"For anyone interested in the craft of reading, [this book] is a compulsive necessity." --The New York Times Book Review

"A fascinating history of two related common objects, impeccably documented and beautifully illustrated." --Civilization

"After reading this book, you will not look at a book or a bookshelf in the same way." --Seattle Times

"If 'God is in the details,' then those seeking God should read Petroski's books." --Library Journal

L'autore:

Henry Petroski is the Alexander S.Vesic Professor of Engineering and Professor of History at Duke University, where he also serves as chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0375706399
• ISBN 13: 9780375706394
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 306