Introduction -- 1. Theorising the history of the book -- 2. From orality to literacy -- 3. The coming of print -- 4. Authors, authorship, and authority -- 5. Printers, booksellers, publishers, agents -- 6. Readers and reading -- 7. The future of the book -- Conclusion
Summary
This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including: the post-colonial book, censorship by states and religions, social history and the recognition of under-representation of its value to book history studies, and contemporary publishing. Each section begins with a summary of the chapter's aims and contents, followed by a detailed discussion of the relevant issues, concluding with a summary of the chapter and points to ponder. (back cover)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-157) and index
