Bibliophobia: The End and the Beginning of the Book
- ISBN-10
- 0192847317
- ISBN-13
- 9780192847317
- Series
- Bibliophobia
- Category
- Books
- Pages
- 592
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-02-10
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Brian Cummings
Description
Richly illustrated with manuscripts, printed objects, and art works, Bibliophobia tells a 5000-year history of writing and of books to give readers a fascinating account of why books matter and how they impact on our lives.
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- 2022-02-10
- 496 pages
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- 2021-09-10
- 116 pages
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- 108 pages
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