Speaking Volumes: Books with Histories

by David Pearson and David Pearson

A fascinating catalog that analyzes books as historical objects.

Scholars increasingly recognize that the cultural and research value of books lies not just in their printed contents, but in their value as historical artifacts. An individual book can tell us many things about the ways books have been used, read, and regarded throughout the years.

Within these pages, you will find books damaged by bullets or graffiti, recovered...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851245626
• ISBN13: 9781851245628
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Bodleian Library
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.6" x 9.8"