Dear Customer, we will be closed for the holidays from December 25th until January 2nd. Make sure to place your orders before December 18th!

My Cart

loader
Loading...

Books

A living history


  • Thames & Hudson
This lavishly illustrated volume explores one of the most versatile, useful and enduring technologies ever invented:?the book. Books:?A?Living History charts the evolution and influence of books around the world, from the cuneiform tablets of ancient Sumer through the development of movable type and the emergence of the modern information revolution. A feast for traditional book-lovers, as well as an inspiration for those excited by new electronic technologies.

ISBN 9780500251652 | E | HB
€29,95
at this moment not in stock
Quantity
More Information
Publisher Thames & Hudson
ISBN 9780500251652
Publication date June 2016
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 254 x 192 mm
Illustrations 250 col.ill.
Pages 224
Language(s) Eng. ed.
extra information Reprint
Description

This lavishly illustrated volume explores one of the most versatile, useful and enduring technologies ever invented:?the book. Books:?A?Living History charts the evolution and influence of books around the world, from the cuneiform tablets of ancient Sumer through the development of movable type and the emergence of the modern information revolution. A feast for traditional book-lovers, as well as an inspiration for those excited by new electronic technologies, this beautifully produced volume celebrates the enduring power and magic of books.