Unlock the secrets of early book printing with 'Studying Early Printed Books, 1450-1800', a comprehensive guide perfect for both enthusiasts and scholars. This invaluable resource dives deep into the fascinating world of hand-press printing, offering clarity on how the mechanics of printing shaped the literature we engage with today. Gain insight into the historic processes behind book production, from paper making to various book formats and the workings of the press itself. This book not only answers essential questions about early printing practices but also connects the material form of books to their meaning and utilization by readers.

'Understanding Early Printed Books' aids you in distinguishing between aspects influenced by early printing traditions and those reflecting modern changes. Enhance your research skills with expert guidance on approaching books, interpreting catalog records, and leveraging digital facsimiles versus handling physical volumes. The included glossary and curated reading lists are invaluable for any researcher.

Whether you're investigating rare books in a library or delving into digital reproductions, this guide is engineered to expand your understanding of the early printed book phenomenon. This essential book is a must-have for anyone passionate about bibliographic studies, offering a wealth of knowledge about the rich history of printing. Order now and explore the evolution of literature from the earliest printed works to the present day.

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ISBN: 9781119049968
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119049968
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208


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A comprehensive resource to understanding the hand-press printing of early books


Studying Early Printed Books, 1450 - 1800 offers a guide to the fascinating process of how books were printed in the first centuries of the press and shows how the mechanics of making books shapes how we read and understand them. The author offers an insightful overview of how books were made in the hand-press period and then includes an in-depth review of the specific aspects of the printing process. She addresses questions such as: How was paper made? What were different book formats? How did the press work? In addition, the text is filled with illustrative examples that demonstrate how understanding the early processes can be helpful to today™s researchers.


Studying Early Printed Books shows the connections between the material form of a book (what it looks like and how it was made), how a book conveys its meaning and how it is used by readers. The author helps readers navigate books by explaining how to tell which parts of a book are the result of early printing practices and which are a result of later changes. The text also offers guidance on: how to approach a book; how to read a catalog record; the difference between using digital facsimiles and books in-hand. This important guide:


Reveals how books were made with the advent of the printing press and how they are understood today

Offers information on how to use digital reproductions of early printed books as well as how to work in a rare books library

Contains a useful glossary and a detailed list of recommended readings