Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1333609078 ISBN 13: 9781333609078
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rich resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive account of the London book trade in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The author meticulously details the professional lives of over 800 booksellers, printers, stationers, and bookbinders, tracing their activities through archival research and contemporary sources. Through this biographical lens, the book sheds light on the dynamic world of book production, distribution, and consumption during a momentous era in publishing history. The author traces the evolution of the book trade from a largely unregulated industry to one increasingly shaped by the forces of capitalism and government control. By delving into the lives of these individuals, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic fabric of the time, highlighting the vital role played by these book professionals in the dissemination of knowledge and ideas, and their contribution to the rise of print culture in England. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333609078 ISBN 13: 9781333609078
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333609078 ISBN 13: 9781333609078
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.