| Publication |
New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1993.
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| Description |
63pWhite Spine
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| Series |
Eyewitness
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| Summary/Abstract |
Traces the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more.
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| Contents |
What is writing?
First signs
Writing with signs
Egyptian writing
ABC...
Before paper
Paper
A medieval Psalter
Manuscript books
Books from Asia
Islamic books
Getting ready to print
Typesetting
On press
Early printed books
Typefaces
Binding
Illustrated books
Learning words
Handwriting
Children's books
Words at work
The typewriter
The book market
Keeping your words
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| Standard Number |
0679840125 Hb.
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