Perspectives on American Book History: Artifacts and Commentary (Studies in Print Culture and the History of the Book series)

Book Overview

A collection of primary source materials and original essays, Perspectives on American Book History is designed for the growing number of courses in American print culture, as well as a supplement for courses in American literature and history. It seeks to fill the void that has developed as the expanding history of the book has moved out of the archive and scholarly journal and into the classroom. The volume includes an introductory essay by Robert A. Gross, chair of the programme in the history of the book at the American Antiquarian Society, 14 chapters composed of primary artifacts and original essays by rising scholars in the field, and an annotated bibliography of research sources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558493174
• ISBN13: 9781558493179
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.7" x 9.4"