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Bibliophobia : the end and the beginning of the book

by Brian Cummings

This study traces the 5,000-year history of writing and material books, examining their preservation, destruction, and cultural significance across global civilisations. It analyses the transition from physical texts to digital media and the enduring power of literacy.

Accession 20858 ISBN 9780192847317 Publisher Oxford University Press
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