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<p>This second edition of <i>An Introduction to Book History</i> provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including:</p><ul><li>The Postcolonial Book</li><li>Censorship by states and religions</li><li>Social History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to book history studies</li><li>Contemporary publishing</li><p></p></ul><p></p><p>Each section begins with a summary of the chapter’s aims and contents, followed by a detailed discussion of the relevant issues, concluding with a summary of the chapter and points to ponder. Sections include:</p><ul><li>the history of the book</li><li>orality to Literacy</li><li>literacy to printing</li><li>authors, authorship and authority</li><li>printers, booksellers, publishers, agents</li><li>readers and reading</li><li>the future of the book. </li><p></p></ul><p></p><i><p>An Introduction to Book History</i> is an ideal introduction to this exciting field of study, and is designed as a companion text to <i>The Book History Reader</i>.</p>