ISBN: 9780593318898 - papyrus: the invention of books in the ancient world (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A "masterly" (Economist), prize-winning, internationally bestselling history of books in the ancient world "Exquisite. . . . Beautifully translated into English by Charlotte Whittle, who is able to convey both Vallejo's passionate narrative presence and her synthesising intelligence." --The Guardian Long before books were mass-produced, hand-copied scrolls made from Nile River reeds were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and pharaohs, determined to possess them, dispatched emissaries to the edges of the known world to bring them back. Exploring the deep and fascinating history of the written word, from the oral tradition to scrolls to codices, internationally bestselling author Irene Vallejo shows that books have always been a precious and precarious vehicle for civilization. Through fascinating stories from history, insightful readings of the classics, and poignant personal reflection, Vallejo traces the dramatic history of the book and the fight for its survival. At its heart a spirited love letter to language itself, Papyrus takes readers on a journey across the centuries to discover how a simple reed grown along the banks of the Nile would give birth to a rich and cherished culture.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2023. First American edition (stated). First printing. Fine in a near-fine dust jacket, with slight edge wear and light scuffing to the delicate paper on the jacket spine. Quarter green cloth over green paper-covered boards; spine lettered in silver. A tight, clean copy with publisher's original price ($35.00) intact on front jacket flap. 8vo, 441 pp., with acknowledgments, notes, bibliography, and index. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. Translated from the Spanish by Charlotte Whittle. A wide-ranging history of books and reading in the ancient world, tracing the development of writing, papyrus, libraries, and the preservation of literature across centuries.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 442 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.