Following on from the widely successful first volume this second edition has been updated & expanded to create an essential collection of writings examining different aspects of the history of books & print culture Arranged in thematic sections bringing together a wide range of contributors & featuring introductions to each section this new edition contains more extracts covering issues of gender material culture & bibliographical matters has a brand new section on the future of the book in the electronic age examines different aspects of book history including the development of the book spoken words to written texts the commodifcation of books & the power & profile of readers This pioneering book is a vital resource for all those involved in publishing studies library studies book history & also those studying English literature cultural studies sociology & history ...

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Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world? Highbrow to lowbrow all aspects of the book are celebrated & explored in & The Book Lovers& Miscellany& From a list of unfinished novels a short history of the comic the story behind Mills & Boon & an entry on books printed with mistakes to a guide to the colours of Penguin paperback jackets & a list of the most influential academic books of all time Between these pages you will discover the history of paper binding printing & dust jackets; which books have faced bans; which are the longest established literary families; & which bestsellers were initially rejected You can explore the output of the most prolific writers & marvel at the youth of the youngest published authors; learn which natural pigments were used to decorate a medieval bible; & what animal is needed for the making of vellum The ideal gift for every bibliophile & The Book Lovers& Miscellany& is full of fun facts potted histories & curious lists perfect for dipping into & sharing ...

This previously self-published book has been an inspiration to thousands since its first publication for within its pages lies the answers to all the questions of daily life HOW TO USETHE BOOK OF ANSWERS1HOLD THE CLOSED BOOK IN YOUR HAND ON YOUR LAP OR ON A TABLE 2TAKE TEN OR FIFTEEN SECONDS TO CONCENTRATE ON YOUR QUESTION QUESTIONS SHOULD BE PHRASED IN THE FOLLOWING STYLE'IS THE JOB I'M APPLYING FOR THE RIGHT ONE?' OR'SHOULD I TRAVEL THIS WEEKEND?'3WHILE VISUALIZING OR SPEAKING YOUR QUESTION (ONE QUESTION AT A TIME) PLACE ONE HAND PALM DOWN ON THE BOOK'S FRONT COVER & STROKE THE EDGE OF THE PAGES BACK TO FRONT 4WHEN YOU SENSE THE TIME IS RIGHT SIMPLY OPEN THE BOOK & THERE WILL BE YOUR ANSWER 5REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU HAVE With a solution on every page The Book of Answers is intriguing inspiring & enormous fun to use It's also the perfect gift book ...

Designed as a companion & soul-friend this is a book of marvels woven from the author's own story stories of others' struggles with their humanness & truths from the great wisdom traditions A series of daily reflections The Book of Awakening is a guidebook for a new journey of the soul Each entry is a work of art accompanied by a practice that makes for a completely original call to awaken the mind & the senses ...

From fine art to street style the aesthetics & motifs of the gothic are entwined with the heart of today's alternative visual culture Vampires & demons have become screen icons of the modern underworld Skulls crosses & religious iconography represent symbols of rebellion for a new gothic generation a shorthand for an allegiance with a modern day underworld where monsters & misfits rule the world Structured over three defining chapters (Gods & Monsters The Kingdom of Darkness & Dark Arts Higher Power) The Book of Black provides an exploratory visual narrative through which to reveal & celebrate the artists aesthetics & styles of today's gothic visual arts presenting seminal gothic artworks alongside emerging artists of today ...

While butterflies & moths are among the most beautiful & most-studied creatures in nature caterpillars although just as diverse alluring & fascinating are rarely studied in such detail Now with this impressive & informative guide they can be This taxonomic survey profiles 600 key species from around the world with spectacular photographs Each entry details the notable attributes of the species uncovers their camouflage & forms & describes the variety of the defenses that they employ Glorious photographs show both a life-size view & a magnified close-up that reveals each caterpillar's intricate structure & there is also a two-tone engraving of the adult specimen emphasizing the wing patterns & tones for each type Featuring a population distribution map & table of essential information this visually stunning guide to some of the world's least-known creatures is a definitive resource for all enthusiasts ...

A charming gift book that unravels the origins behind the weird & wonderful Christmas traditions from around the world 160 pages Illustrations throughout Winn Christopher ...

The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories tales jokes & anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu One of the great founders of Taoism Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC & is among the most enjoyable & intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy ...

The plays of Shakespeare the Authorized version of the Bible & the Book of Common Prayer all produced in the late 16thearly 17th centuries are the three dounding texts of the English nation & its language Not only do they share a beauty & a power of style which have never been equalled their influence on Anglophone culture remains profound Originally produced by Archbishop Cranmer & his allies to bolster the Tudor secession from Catholicism the Pray Book rapidly took on a life of its own Until the present century most Anglicans knew long stretches of the text by heart It invaded the style of 17th-century p oets & even 19th century novelists like George Elliot It still colours our language & our way of feeling today though we hardly know it In recent years the Prayer Book has been under attack by modernizers & radicals within the church itself On the 450th anniversary of its first appearance the time has come to proclaim the value of this work once more & to recognize it for what it is a liturgical & literary masterpiece ...