Bibliographic History of the Book
Joseph Rosenblum
€ 170.84
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Bibliographic History of the Book
Hardback. "..skillfully compiled..should be useful to anyone interested in placing his or her studies in the context of printed and bound literature.." -ENGLISH LITERATURE IN TRANSITION 1880-1920 Series: History of the Book. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: GBCR; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 31. Weight in Grams: 667.
Rosenblum provides the student of the book with a selective guide to a growing discipline. Emphasis is on more recent works, though classics are included regardless of age. The four sections focus on, but are not restricted to, the book in the West. The first section covers reference works. The second section is devoted to technical aspects of the making of books and manuscripts, such as ink, printing, and binding. The third section is arranged by period, from the ancient world to the present. A final section deals with book collecting, bookselling, and private presses.
Rosenblum provides the student of the book with a selective guide to a growing discipline. Emphasis is on more recent works, though classics are included regardless of age. The four sections focus on, but are not restricted to, the book in the West. The first section covers reference works. The second section is devoted to technical aspects of the making of books and manuscripts, such as ink, printing, and binding. The third section is arranged by period, from the ancient world to the present. A final section deals with book collecting, bookselling, and private presses.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Series
History of the Book
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810830097
SKU
V9780810830097
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Joseph Rosenblum
Joseph Rosenblum has taught at Duke University, the University of Mississippi, Guilford College, Guilford Technical Community College, High Point University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His other books include Shakespeare: An Annotated bibliography and American Book Collectors and Bibliographers.
Reviews for Bibliographic History of the Book
...generally useful annotations...
Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America
...attractively produced.
The Library Association Record
This skillfully compiled bibliography should be useful to anyone interested in placing his or her studies in the context of printed and bound literature...
English Literature In Transition 1880-1920
Rosenblum's work should be considered for purchase by any ... Read more
Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America
...attractively produced.
The Library Association Record
This skillfully compiled bibliography should be useful to anyone interested in placing his or her studies in the context of printed and bound literature...
English Literature In Transition 1880-1920
Rosenblum's work should be considered for purchase by any ... Read more