Book (Eyewitness Books)

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Summary: Essential Insight into the Story of Writing
Review: "One of the most famous libraries of the ancient world was at Alexandria in Egypt. Scholars and scientists came from all over the Greek-speaking world to study there and to add to the library's collections by translating and copying more tests. At one tiome it is said to have more than 400,000 works on papyrus rolls stored on shelves, each with a label to identify it."

The DK books offer a beautiful way to learn about the world. In this selection you will find photographs of clay tablets, pens and ink and even printing presses.

Contents:

What is Writing
First Signs
Writing with Signs
Egyptian Writing
ABC - Did you know the Etruscans wrote from right to left or that the Greeks would sometimes write in spirals.
Before Paper - Want to see a picture of papyrus and see how it was made into paper?
Paper - Who really invented paper?
A Medieval Psalter - Now this is what I'd call a book. How absolutely beautiful. In the Middle Ages magnificent books were produced and are called "illuminated" manuscripts.
Manuscript Books
Books from Asia
Islamic Books - More richly decorated books
Getting Ready to Print
Typesetting
On Press
Early Printed Books
Typefaces
Binding
Illustrated Books
Learning Words
Handwriting
Children's Books - a picture of the original Alice in Wonderland
Words at Work
The Typewriter - all writer's should see this!
The Book Market
Keeping Your Words

All the basics of writing from ancient picture scripts to medieval manuscripts and printed books. The pictures of illustrated books from the past are well worth the price of this book.

Essential reading for all book lovers!

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Summary: Entertaining book about books!
Review: DK eyewitness books are some of the greatest non-fiction books around. The distinctive white background and high-quality photography gives this book an edge over any other nonfiction picture book. And -- these pictures are real! They're beautiful photos of all things related to books, accompanied by informative captions and text.

Learn about the history of books and bookmaking, books in different cultures, and everything else related to books (augmented by beautiful museum-like photos).

If you know someone (young or old) who loves books, then you must introduce them to this book!