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@technicat this one has quickly risen to the top of my want list as well.
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Books About Books finished reading So Many Books, 2nd Edition by Gabriel Zaid
In So Many Books, Gabriel Zaid offers his observations on the literary condition: a highly …
I just finished So Many Books, 2nd Edition: Reading and Publishing in an Age of Abundance by Gabriel Zaid and enjoyed it as much as I did the 1st edition, though this did feel more like a re-issue than a truly updated edition. It is still worth a read. Robin Sloan's introduction is excellent. It sets the right tone for this edition. #booksaboutbooks #publishing
I just finished So Many Books, 2nd Edition: Reading and Publishing in an Age of Abundance by Gabriel Zaid and enjoyed it as much as I did the 1st edition, though this did feel more like a re-issue than a truly updated edition. It is still worth a read. Robin Sloan's introduction is excellent. It sets the right tone for this edition. #booksaboutbooks #publishing
Books About Books reviewed On Book Banning by Ira Wells
How we got to now
4 stars
Such an important study of the history and impact of book banning. The point of view starts off from that of a parent, which feels like fresh air amongst all the overly-academic books out there. It's a short one but brimming with info and insights. If you care about books–this one is worth your time.
Such an important study of the history and impact of book banning. The point of view starts off from that of a parent, which feels like fresh air amongst all the overly-academic books out there. It's a short one but brimming with info and insights. If you care about books–this one is worth your time.
In the modern era, the “beautiful book,” an art object in its own right, has …
Beautiful photos of 1st edition covers
4 stars
A fascinating look at the covers, stories, and people behind some of the most iconic and discipline shifting book designs from the 1900's. If you like to think about book covers - weighing what flops and what works - this is a book you should consider. The photos are full color and wonderful as they show all of the original dust jackets from people's collections today. All shelf worn and scuffed. Lots of fun.
A fascinating look at the covers, stories, and people behind some of the most iconic and discipline shifting book designs from the 1900's. If you like to think about book covers - weighing what flops and what works - this is a book you should consider. The photos are full color and wonderful as they show all of the original dust jackets from people's collections today. All shelf worn and scuffed. Lots of fun.
Books About Books finished reading The Illustrated Dust Jacket, 1920-1970 by Martin Salisbury
In the modern era, the “beautiful book,” an art object in its own right, has …
Finished this yesterday and it was much needed on a dreary Monday. Such a fun & fascinating look at the covers, stories, and people behind some of the most iconic and discipline shifting book designs from the 1900's. If you like to think about book covers - weighing what flops and what works - this is a book you should consider. The photos are full color and wonderful.
Finished this yesterday and it was much needed on a dreary Monday. Such a fun & fascinating look at the covers, stories, and people behind some of the most iconic and discipline shifting book designs from the 1900's. If you like to think about book covers - weighing what flops and what works - this is a book you should consider. The photos are full color and wonderful.
Books About Books started reading On Book Banning by Ira Wells
Starting this one tonight. Sadly the topic is a relevant one, but then the opening quote from Voltaire gives me hope "Twenty-volume folios will never make a revolution. It's the little pocket pamphlets that are to be feared."
Starting this one tonight. Sadly the topic is a relevant one, but then the opening quote from Voltaire gives me hope "Twenty-volume folios will never make a revolution. It's the little pocket pamphlets that are to be feared."