book history

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Scope note
Research into the evolution of the book and its variants (pamphlets, newspapers, broadsheets) in all aspects of its production, dissemination and consumption in relation to literary, political, economical, social and religious history. The history of the book includes subjects such as the production of manuscripts in medieval scriptoria, authorship, printing techniques, economic aspects of printing and publishing, design, printshops and publishing houses, trade, ownership and reading culture, typography, typesetting and printing techniques, and book collecting and connoisseurship. Use " literary history" Use “literary history” for the study of literary trends and movements.
book history
Accepted term: 06-May-2024