The book on the bookshelf / by Henry Petroski.
The book on the bookshelf / by Henry Petroski.
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1999.
Date
1999.
Call Numbers
T0374488
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
x, 290 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Books on Bookshelves -- 2. From Scrolls to Codices -- 3. Chests, Cloisters, and Carrels -- 4. Chained to the Desk -- 5. The Press of Books -- 6. Studying Studies -- 7. Up Against the Wall -- 8. Books and Bookshops -- 9. Bookstack Engineering -- 10. Shelves That Move -- 11. The Care of Books -- Ap...
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Publisher
New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1999.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1999.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"In delightful digressions, Petroski lets Seneca have his say on "the evils of book collecting"; examines the famed collection of Samuel Pepys (only three thousand titles: old discarded to make room for new); and discusses bookselling, book buying, and book collecting through the centuries."--BOOK JACKET....
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The book on the bookshelf / by Henry Petroski.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-277) and index.
Transferred from N022.409/1.
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T0374488
Record Identifier
74VvWm7wQ3vA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvWm7wQ3vA
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ISBN
0375406492 (alk. paper)
9780375406492 (alk. paper)
DDC
022.409
MMS ID
991011881669702626
