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Books on Fire : The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History
Language: English
Published by Inner Traditions International, Limited, 2007
ISBN 10: 1594771677 ISBN 13: 9781594771675
Condition: 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.
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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History
Language: English
Published by Inner Traditions International, 2007
ISBN 10: 1594771677 ISBN 13: 9781594771675
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History
Language: English
Published by Inner Traditions International, 2007
ISBN 10: 1594771677 ISBN 13: 9781594771675
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History
Language: English
Published by Inner Traditions International, 2007
ISBN 10: 1594771677 ISBN 13: 9781594771675
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries throughout History
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (history, world, library, fires) 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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Books on Fire: The Tumultuous Story of the World's Great Libraries
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With very good dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized.
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Books on Fire : The Tumultuous Story of the World's Great Libraries
Language: English
Published by Thames & Hudson, Limited, 2007
ISBN 10: 0500513848 ISBN 13: 9780500513842
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: 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.
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Books on Fire: The Tumultuous Story of the World's Great Libraries
Language: English
Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0500513848 ISBN 13: 9780500513842
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Here is a magisterial history of the destruction of knowledge over the millennia. Hugely impressive in scope, Polastrons book takes the reader on a journey from ancient Mesopotamia to modern times, showing how the urge to write, read and collect books has always gone hand in hand with the impulse to destroy them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries throughout History
Seller: Roundabout Books, Greenfield, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: SNEAB
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
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Books on Fire: The Tumultuous Story of the World's Great Libraries
Seller: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First British Edition. Thames & Hudson, 2007; "First published." stated, no additional printings indicated. VG+ hardcover in VG+ dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards and text also very good. Unclipped dust jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. From a private collection (NOT ex-library). Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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The Great Digitization and the Future of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Inner Traditions Bear and Company, US, 2009
ISBN 10: 1594772436 ISBN 13: 9781594772436
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New.
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The Great Digitization and the Future of Knowledge (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Inner Traditions Bear and Company, Rochester, VT, 2009
ISBN 10: 1594772436 ISBN 13: 9781594772436
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The digitization of books is an immense blessing for the exchange and diffusion of knowledge, enabling access in even the most remote locations. Yet this new technology has awakened perils as dangerous as those that reduced libraries to ashes in ancient Alexandria and modern Nazi Germany. The very force that makes it possible for books to reach a global audience also has the power to hold them hostage and even destroy their integrity in a manner that is unprecedented. Author Lucien Polastron points out that the dematerialization of knowledge raises new legal challenges about the quality and authenticity of information. Attempts to create a virtual library are changing the very nature of reading, which has been marked by the act of physically holding and moving forward through an author's work rather than viewing a series a series of sound bite length snippets. The transfer of the traditional paper book into a searchable entity on a computer represents a revolution even more dramatic than the one triggered by Gutenberg's printing press.This revolution is akin to the replacement of the scroll by the codex, which likewise changed the way humans could receive information and structure their thoughts. Yet despite its broad easy access, the profiteers of this new commercial domain may render the very idea of 'free' reading obsolete. Polastron poses questions others are ignoring in a headlong rush to embrace what is still a very ambiguous future. The Great Digitization and the Quest to Know Everything examines the pitfalls and promises offered by the digitization of books. Author Lucien Polastron reveals the danger digitized books pose to the very idea of "free" reading, as digitization creates virtual rather than real libraries. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2017
ISBN 10: 0764352423 ISBN 13: 9780764352423
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. With 142 photos and these short, step-by-step lessons from a master Chinese calligrapher, you can enjoy the basics of the beautiful characters of Chinese. Begin by learning the history and traditions of this art form, and the techniques of using the "four treasures": the brush and other basic tools. Learn the correct body position, and how to hold the brush. Then practice calligraphy in the Kaishu style, with clear instructions and easy exercises to guide you. First you will learn 19 basic strokes. You can then combine them to write Chinese characters, and finally, four chengyu (proverbs). A selection of calligraphy artworks by contemporary artists is also included to inspire you. AUTHOR: Lucien X. Polastron is a historian specializing in Chinese and Japanese subjects, and is the author of more than a dozen books. Jiaojia Ouyang's award-winning calligraphy and paintings have been widely exhibited in Beijing, Shanghai, and France. 142 colour and b/w images A master Chinese calligrapher offers short, simple lessons in the basics of this ancient art! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Condition: New.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Books on Fire (Hardcover)
Seller: Forgotten Lore, Friendswood, TX, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Books on Fire. The destruction of libraries throughout history. Lucien X. Polastron. [2004] first printing; Inner Traditions; very good jacketed hardcover. Red cloth binding with crisp text on spine; some light to mild wear at extremities; tight/square; small gift note tipped to flyleaf. Jacket is very good; price-clipped.
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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.
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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9781594771675.
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An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
Language: English
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US, 2017
ISBN 10: 0764352423 ISBN 13: 9780764352423
Hardback. Condition: New. With 142 photos and these short, step-by-step lessons from a master Chinese calligrapher, you can enjoy the basics of the beautiful characters of Chinese. Begin by learning the history and traditions of this art form, and the techniques of using the "four treasures": the brush and other basic tools. Learn the correct body position, and how to hold the brush. Then practice calligraphy in the Kaishu style, with clear instructions and easy exercises to guide you. First you will learn 19 basic strokes. You can then combine them to write Chinese characters, and finally, four chengyu (proverbs). A selection of calligraphy artworks by contemporary artists is also included to inspire you.
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Books on fire : the tumultuous story of the world's great libraries
Language: English
Published by London : Thames & Hudson, 2007
ISBN 10: 0500513848 ISBN 13: 9780500513842
First Edition
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xii, 371p. ; 24cm. Subjects: Libraries -- Destruction and pillage -- History. Censorship -- History. 3 Kg.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Hardcover. 2007.xii+ 371pp. with index. Near Fine book in like DJ. Pages are bright, clean, & unmarked; binding is form & tight. Cloth boards are clean, with some shelf wear to edges & corners. DJ is intact, unclipped, showing only slight signs of use. Translated by Jon H. Graham.
