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The Book

A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

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Keith Houston

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Seitenzahl: 448 Seiten
Lesezeit: 16 Stunden

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Exploring the rich history of bookmaking, this work delves into the materials that create books—paper, ink, thread, glue, and board—revealing their stories of civilization and human creativity. It traces the evolution of writing and printing from ancient cuneiform tablets to modern hardcovers, showcasing the art of illustrations and binding. Complemented by vibrant illustrations, this narrative offers book lovers an engaging look at the significant and often surprising journey of one of humanity's essential technologies.

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The Book, Keith Houston

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Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
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Titel: The Book
Untertitel: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time
Sprache: Englisch
Autor*innen: Keith Houston
Verlag: Norton & Company
Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
Einband: Paperback
Seitenzahl: 448
ISBN13: 9781324086352
Schlagwörter: Geschichte, Kunst & Kultur, Sachliteratur, Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design, Schreiben, Über Bücher
Beschreibung: Exploring the rich history of bookmaking, this work delves into the materials that create books—paper, ink, thread, glue, and board—revealing their stories of civilization and human creativity. It traces the evolution of writing and printing from ancient cuneiform tablets to modern hardcovers, showcasing the art of illustrations and binding. Complemented by vibrant illustrations, this narrative offers book lovers an engaging look at the significant and often surprising journey of one of humanity's essential technologies.