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The book explores the transformative impact of digital technology on the publishing industry over the past two decades, drawing parallels to historical shifts from the printing press and industrialization. By examining the transitional phases of the book in the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, it identifies patterns in the acceptance of new technologies. Through specific book value categories, the author reveals continuities and discontinuities in these patterns, enhancing our understanding of contemporary developments in digital publishing.

Exploring the intersection of wealth and humanity, this book delves into the lives of billionaires, examining their motivations, challenges, and the impact they have on society. It offers insights into the personal journeys of these individuals, revealing how their immense fortunes shape their identities and relationships. Through compelling narratives, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of wealth, power, and responsibility, ultimately questioning what it truly means to be a billionaire in today's world.

Material Moments in Book Cultures presents essays on topics from the Middle Ages to the present. Thematically, the contributions cover manuscript and print culture, the history of reading and the transmission of texts, the uses of books in magic and comedy, book-trade relations across national and ideological boundaries as well as literary studies.