The Enemies of Books - Couverture souple

Blades, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1022985051 ISBN 13 : 9781022985056

Editeur : Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

"Enemies of Books" by William Blades offers a fascinating exploration into the perils faced by printed materials throughout history. Delving into the world of book collecting and book preservation, Blades meticulously details the various threats to these precious objects, from environmental factors to the destructive habits of "book-worms."

This insightful work, categorized under Media Studies and Library & Information Science, examines the forces that contribute to the deterioration and loss of books, including issues related to printing techniques and handling. A valuable resource for anyone interested in rare books, bookworms, or the history of the written word, "Enemies of Books" provides a compelling look at the challenges inherent in safeguarding our literary heritage. This book is a historical text meticulously prepared for print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Anson Street Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1022985051
• ISBN 13: 9781022985056
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 82
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible