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The evolution of Boydell & Brewer is illustrated through a curated selection of forty significant books, showcasing its transformation from a small general press to a prominent academic publisher. The narrative highlights memorable events tied to the books, such as reading Beowulf at Sutton Hoo and hosting a tournament at Framlingham Castle. Additionally, it addresses the shift in academic publishing during the 1970s and 1980s, when scholars sought more flexible publishing solutions, leading to the establishment of specialized firms that now comprise the Boydell & Brewer Group.
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Forty Books for Forty Years, Richard Barber
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Forty Books for Forty Years
- Subtitle
- An Informal History of the Boydell Press
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Barber
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781843835547
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The evolution of Boydell & Brewer is illustrated through a curated selection of forty significant books, showcasing its transformation from a small general press to a prominent academic publisher. The narrative highlights memorable events tied to the books, such as reading Beowulf at Sutton Hoo and hosting a tournament at Framlingham Castle. Additionally, it addresses the shift in academic publishing during the 1970s and 1980s, when scholars sought more flexible publishing solutions, leading to the establishment of specialized firms that now comprise the Boydell & Brewer Group.