The Oxford Companion to the Book

by Michael F. Suárez and Michael F. Suarez

The Oxford Companion to the Book is the first reference work of its kind covering the broad concept of the book throughout the world from ancient to modern times. Along with such subjects as bibliography, the history of printing, editorial theory and practice, and textual criticism, it also engages with newer disciplines such as the history of the book and the electronic book. Additionally, the companion provides an engaging analysis of how books...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198606532
• ISBN13: 9780198606536
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 1408 Pages
• Weight: 5.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.2" x 12.0" x 9.3"