Scribes, Script, and Books: The Book Arts from Antiquity to the Renaissance
In this detailed overview of the history of the handmade book, Avrin looks at the development of scripts and styles of illumination, the making of manuscripts, and the technological processes involved in paper-making and book-binding. Readers will have a greater understanding of ancient books and texts with
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- More than 300 plates and illustrations
- Examples of the different forms of writing from ancient times to the printing press
- Coverage of cultural and religious books
- Full bibliography
Reference librarians and educators will find this resource indispensable.
Scribes, Script, and Books: The Book Arts from Antiquity to the Renaissance
In this detailed overview of the history of the handmade book, Avrin looks at the development of scripts and styles of illumination, the making of manuscripts, and the technological processes involved in paper-making and book-binding. Readers will have a greater understanding of ancient books and texts with
- More than 300 plates and illustrations
- Examples of the different forms of writing from ancient times to the printing press
- Coverage of cultural and religious books
- Full bibliography
Reference librarians and educators will find this resource indispensable.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780838910382 |
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| Publisher: | American Library Association |
| Publication date: | 10/30/2009 |
| Series: | ALA Classics |
| Pages: | 392 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.81(d) |
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