Iconic Books and Texts - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1781792542 ISBN 13 : 9781781792544

Editeur : Equinox Publishing Ltd, 2015

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Images of books appear in art, advertising and commercial logos to symbolize learning, knowledge and wisdom. In religious and secular rituals around the globe, people carry, show, wave, touch and kiss books and other texts, as well as read them. Such images and rituals utilize the iconic dimension of texts. This volume is the first comprehensive survey of iconic books and texts. It traces their development and influence from ancient to modern times and compares their roles in multiple cultures and religious traditions. The twenty-two essays presented here are original, cutting-edge contributions to this new academic field, and will appeal to students and scholars across the study of religions, literature, book history, archives and libraries.

Revue de presse :

Together the 22 essays in this volume creatively and effectively draw together different historical epochs, varied religious and cultural traditions and ritual practices, and diverse scholarly methodologies to create a finely woven tapestry depicting the enduring, transcultural, and mutually supportive significances of iconic books and texts. In addition to giving these previously published essays a wider audience, this collection will help foster meaningful cross-disciplinary conversation between readers interested in al aspects of the history of the book. --SHARP News

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Equinox Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1781792542
• ISBN 13: 9781781792544
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 446