Isbn: 9780060593230 - every book its reader: the power of the printed word to stir the world (24 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Inspired by a landmark exhibition mounted by the British Museum in 1963 to celebrate five eventful centuries of the printed word, Nicholas A. Basbanes offers a lively consideration of writings that have "made things happen" in the world, works that have both nudged the course of history and fired the imagination of countless influential people. In his fifth work to examine a specific aspect of book culture, Basbanes also asks what we can know about such figures as John Milton, Edward Gibbon, John Locke, Isaac Newton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Adams, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Henry James, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller -- even the notorious Marquis de Sade and Adolf Hitler -- by knowing what they have read. He shows how books that many of these people have consulted, in some cases annotated with their marginal notes, can offer tantalizing clues to the evolution of their character and the development of their thought. Taking the concept one step further, Basbanes profiles some of the most articulate readers of our time -- David McCullough, Harold Bloom, Robert Fagles, Robert Coles, Helen Vendler, Elaine Pagels, Daniel Aaron, Christopher Ricks, Matthew Bruccoli, and Perri Klass among them -- who discuss such relevant concepts as literary canons, classic works in translation, the timelessness of poetry, the formation of sacred texts, and the power of literature to train physicians, nurture children, and rehabilitate criminal offenders. "Basbanes has a deep and abiding passion for books -- a joyful addiction," Dan Smith wrote in the Toronto Star of Patience & Fortitude, characterizing his body of work as "part travelogue, part scholarship, and all story." The tradition continues with Every Book Its Reader.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Inspired by a landmark exhibition mounted by the British Museum in 1963 to celebrate five eventful centuries of the printed word, Nicholas A. Basbanes offers a lively consideration of writings that have "made things happen" in the world, works that have both nudged the course of history and fired the imagination of countless influential people. In his fifth work to examine a specific aspect of book culture, Basbanes also asks what we can know about such figures as John Milton, Edward Gibbon, John Locke, Isaac Newton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Adams, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Henry James, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller -- even the notorious Marquis de Sade and Adolf Hitler -- by knowing what they have read. He shows how books that many of these people have consulted, in some cases annotated with their marginal notes, can offer tantalizing clues to the evolution of their character and the development of their thought. Taking the concept one step further, Basbanes profiles some of the most articulate readers of our time -- David McCullough, Harold Bloom, Robert Fagles, Robert Coles, Helen Vendler, Elaine Pagels, Daniel Aaron, Christopher Ricks, Matthew Bruccoli, and Perri Klass among them -- who discuss such relevant concepts as literary canons, classic works in translation, the timelessness of poetry, the formation of sacred texts, and the power of literature to train physicians, nurture children, and rehabilitate criminal offenders. "Basbanes has a deep and abiding passion for books -- a joyful addiction," Dan Smith wrote in the Toronto Star of Patience & Fortitude, characterizing his body of work as "part travelogue, part scholarship, and all story." The tradition continues with Every Book Its Reader.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket shows very minor shelving wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 2nd printing edition. 384 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition; First Printing. A most stunning first edition/first printing in As New/As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Nicholas A. Basbanes on the title page; Basbanes also asks what we can know about such figures as John Milton, Edward Gibbon, John Locke, Isaac Newton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Adams, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Henry James, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller -- even the notorious Marquis de Sade and Adolf Hitler -- by knowing what they have read. The Books that many of these people have consulted, can offer tantalizing clues to the evolution of their character and the development of their thought; 8vo; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. dj. First Edition. Small 4to. Quarter grey cloth with silver spine lettering and red paper over boards, pictorial dust jacket. xviii, 360pp. Illustrations. Fine/fine. Immaculate first edition. Tipped to front flyleaf is a color heavy stock 6" X 4" postcard advertising "The 40th California International Antiquarian Book Fair" of 2007, across which lovely color graphic Basbanes signs large and bold in black fineline. Signed.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 384 pages. Inspired by a landmark exhibition mounted by the British Museum in 1963 to ce lebrate five eventful centuries of the printed word, Nicholas A. Basbanes offers a lively consideration of writings that have made things happen in the world, works that have both nudged the course of history and fired the imagination of countless influential people. In his fifth work to examine a specific asp ect of book culture, Basbanes also asks what we can know about such figures as J ohn Milton, Edward Gibbon, John Locke, Isaac Newton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Jo hn Adams, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Henry James, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller -- even the notorious Marquis de Sade and Adolf Hitler -- by knowing wha t they have read. He shows how books that many of these people have consulted, i n some cases annotated with their marginal notes, can offer tantalizing clues to the evolution of their character and the development of their thought. T aking the concept one step further, Basbanes profiles some of the most articulat e readers of our time -- David McCullough, Harold Bloom, Robert Fagles, Robert C oles, Helen Vendler, Elaine Pagels, Daniel Aaron, Christopher Ricks, Matthew Bru ccoli, and Perri Klass among them -- who discuss such relevant concepts as liter ary canons, classic works in translation, the timelessness of poetry, the format ion of sacred texts, and the power of literature to train physicians, nurture ch ildren, and rehabilitate criminal offenders. Basbanes has a deep and abi ding passion for books -- a joyful addiction, Dan Smith wrote in the Toronto Star of Patience & Fortitude, characterizing his body of work as part travelogue, part scholarship, and all story. The tradition continues with Ev.…

[978-0-06-059323-0] 2005. (hardcover) Fine in fine dust jacket. xviii, [2], 360pp. 8vo. Inspired by the landmark exhibition to celebrate the printed word, mounted by the British Museum in 1963 and Basbane's fifth book to explore book culture. Fine copy in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. Cloth/dust jacket Octavo. green cloth to spine, silver lettering, red papered boards, dust jacket, 360 pp Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing (with full number sequence including the 1). Hardbound. Brand new! Very Fine in a very fine dust jacket. A tight, clean, unread copy. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. NOT price clipped. Shipped in well padded box. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. He has signed his name only, with no other inscriptions, marks or writing. You cannot find a better copy. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near fine. very good +. First Edition. 8vo (24 x 16 cm). 105/250. 360 pp. Blue cloth covers with silver gilt titles to spine. Signed on colophon (Fine Books and Collections magazine with Oak Knoll Press edition) by author, rest of text block tight and unmarked. Unclipped DJ, and blue cloth slipcase.…