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The History of the Book in the West: 1700�1800

Volume III

Eleanor F Shevlin editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Mar '10

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Influenced by Enlightenment principles and commercial transformations, the history of the book in the eighteenth century witnessed not only the final decades of the hand-press era but also developments and practices that pointed to its future: ’the foundations of modern copyright; a rapid growth in the publication, circulation, and reading of periodicals; the promotion of niche marketing; alterations to distribution networks; and the emergence of the publisher as a central figure in the book trade, to name a few.’ The pace and extent of these changes varied greatly within the different sociopolitical contexts across the western world. The volume’s twenty-four articles, many of which proffer broader theoretical implications beyond their specific focus, highlight the era’s range of developments. Complementing these articles, the introductory essay provides an overview of the eighteenth-century book and milestones in its history during this period while simultaneously identifying potential directions for new scholarship.

'It is a good selection...Given its scope, the essay's [introduction] coherence and development are remarkable...' The Scriblerian

ISBN: 9780754627685

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1406g

590 pages