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The book explores the rich histories of individual volumes, revealing their impact on the world through unique physical characteristics like bullet damage, graffiti, and fire recovery. It highlights ownership marks and annotations that reflect social history and literacy across centuries. By showcasing examples from the early Middle Ages to modern times, it encourages readers to appreciate the cultural and research value of books beyond their printed content, offering a fresh perspective on their significance and the stories they tell.
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Speaking Volumes, David Pearson
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Speaking Volumes
- Subtitle
- Books with Histories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Pearson
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781851245628
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the rich histories of individual volumes, revealing their impact on the world through unique physical characteristics like bullet damage, graffiti, and fire recovery. It highlights ownership marks and annotations that reflect social history and literacy across centuries. By showcasing examples from the early Middle Ages to modern times, it encourages readers to appreciate the cultural and research value of books beyond their printed content, offering a fresh perspective on their significance and the stories they tell.