Books : a living history /

From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile and enduring technologies ever developed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lyons, Martyn
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : J. Paul Getty Museum, 2011.
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Description
Summary:From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile and enduring technologies ever developed.
Physical Description:224 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-217) and index.
ISBN:9781606060834
160606083X