The Book: Its History and Development by Cyril Davenport

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Author Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941
Title The Book: Its History and Development
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Early records -- Rolls, books and bookbindings -- Paper -- Printing -- Illustrations -- Miscellanea -- Leathers -- The ornamentation of leather bookbindings without gold -- The ornamentation of leather bookbindings with gold.
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Summary "The Book: Its History and Development" by Cyril Davenport is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the evolution of books, covering various aspects such as early record-keeping methods, types of materials used, and the progression of bookbinding techniques throughout different cultures. At the start of the book, Davenport introduces the concept of ancient record-keeping, discussing primitive methods such as rock inscriptions and notches on wood. He emphasizes that the idea of documenting information through signs has appeared worldwide, leading to developments in writing systems. The opening portion suggests that the book will explore how these early forms of recording ultimately contributed to the creation of more sophisticated writing technologies and book formats, illustrating the rich history embedded in our contemporary understanding of books. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Books
Subject Books -- History
Subject Printing -- History
Subject Bookbinding
Category Text
EBook-No. 52932
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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