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The Library: An Illustrated History
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Amer Library Assn
Publication date
June 30, 2009
Pages
310
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Ill
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780838909911
ISBN-10
0838909914
Dimensions
1 by 7.50 by 10.50 in.
Weight
2.60 lbs.
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Out of Print
Original list price
$35.00
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
Through the ages, humanity has created, destroyed, rescued, neglected, discovered, stolen, and cherished libraries and no other institution so perfectly mirrors the human condition in any period of history.
The Library tells the story of libraries and of the changing form and function of the book from era to era, whether clay tablets, parchment sheets, papyrus scrolls, glossy paper, recording tape or silicone chips. At the heart of the story of libraries and books is the story of the reader, who also has changed from era to era. Profusely illustrated, with fascinating is a comprehensive look at libraries that will interest book lovers and librarians. 100 illustrations, 80 in colorEditions
Hardcover
With Nicholas A. Basbanes (other contributor), Donald G. Davis, Jr. (other contributor) |
from Skyhorse Pub Co Inc (July 27, 2009)
9781602397064 | details & prices | 310 pages | 7.25 × 10.25 × 1.25 in. | 2.58 lbs | List price $40.00
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With Nicholas A. Basbanes (other contributor), Donald G. Davis, Jr. (other contributor) |
Ill edition from Amer Library Assn (June 30, 2009)
9780838909911 | details & prices | 310 pages | 7.50 × 10.50 × 1.00 in. | 2.60 lbs | List price $35.00
About: Through the ages, humanity has created, destroyed, rescued, neglected, discovered, stolen, and cherished libraries and no other institution so perfectly mirrors the human condition in any period of history.
About: Through the ages, humanity has created, destroyed, rescued, neglected, discovered, stolen, and cherished libraries and no other institution so perfectly mirrors the human condition in any period of history.
Paperback
With Nicholas A. Basbanes (other contributor), Donald G. David, Jr. (other contributor) |
Reprint edition from Skyhorse Pub Co Inc (March 1, 2012)
9781616084530 | details & prices | 310 pages | 7.00 × 10.00 × 1.00 in. | 2.12 lbs | List price $24.95
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