Isbn: 9781770413528 - gutenberg's fingerprint: a book lover bridges the digital divide: paper, pixels and the lasting impression of books (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An intimate narrative exploring the past, present, and future of books Four seismic shifts have rocked human communication: the invention of writing, the alphabet, mechanical type and the printing press, and digitization. Poised over this fourth transition, e-reader in one hand, perfect-bound book in the other, Merilyn Simonds author, literary maven, and early adopter asks herself: what is lost and what is gained as paper turns to pixel? Gutenberg s Fingerprint trolls the past, present, and evolving future of the book in search of an answer. Part memoir and part philosophical and historical exploration, the book finds its muse in Hugh Barclay, who produces gorgeous books on a hand-operated 19th-century letterpress. As Simonds works alongside this born-again Gutenberg, and with her son to develop a digital edition of the same book, her assumptions about reading, writing, the nature of creativity, and the value of imperfection are toppled. Gutenberg s Fingerprint is a timely and fascinating book that explores the myths, inventions, and consequences of the digital shift and how we read today.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ 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: Very Good. No. 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Gutenberg's Fingerprint: Paper, Pixels and the Lasting Impression of Books, Simonds, Merilyn. Published by ECW Press, Toronto, Ontario, 2017. Signed by author. 8vo up to 9½" tall., 392pp. In fine condition with very light shelf wear to jacket. An intimate narrative exploring the past, present, and future of books. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 280 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Very Good.