The British Library Guide to Writing and Scripts

Brown, Michelle P.

ISBN 10: 0712345833 / ISBN 13: 9780712345835

Edité par British Library Publishing Division, London, 1998

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There is a tiny stain on the bottom edges of the pages and a very small amount of scuffing to the edges of the cover.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The British Library Guide to Writing and Scripts
• Éditeur: British Library Publishing Division, London
• Date de parution: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0712345833
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780712345835
• Reliure: Soft cover
• État de l'article: Good - Some Wear

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Synopsis

This work takes a look at the development of writing systems throughout the world, how they have evolved according to different social needs, and anticipates how the rise of the computer will affect the development of writing in the future. The author discusses particularly the role of writing in the West before the invention of printing, and its place in the production of the medieval book. This book is part of a series which ties in with "The Workshop", a gallery exhibition in the British Library, presenting practical aspects of the history of books and bookmaking in an interactive environment. Each title offers an historical overview of techniques and processes, illustrated with examples from the Library's collection.

Revue de presse

As curator of illuminated manuscripts for the British Library, Dr Brown is uniquely qualified to guide us through the history and techniques of writing. From Celtic inscriptions to modern computer generated Japanese characters, she explains the interrelation between the different writing systems in the East and West. An in-depth study of the processes involved in the production of the medieval book in the West leads on from the techniques of writing and the influence these tools have had on the form of writing. Most interesting is her overall understanding of the relationship between writing and all the modern forms of communication, such as computers and broadcast media, and how they complement each other. --Kirkus UK