Finkelstein, David, 1964-

An introduction to book history / David Finkelstein and Alistair McCleery - New York : Routledge, 2005 - v, 160 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-151) and index

Theorising the history of the book -- From orality to literacy -- The coming of print -- Authors, authorship, and authority -- Printers, booksellers, publishers, agents -- Readers and reading -- The future of the book

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Books--Social aspects--History
Printing--Social aspects--History
Authorship--Social aspects--History
Book industries and trade--Social aspects--History.
Books and reading--Social aspects--History