How books came to america: the rise of the american book trade
Auteur :
Hruschka, John
Éditeur :
Pennsylvania State University Press
ISBN :
9780271050812
Date de publication :
20 janv. 2012
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
499 g
Format :
Sewn
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Traces the development of the American book trade from the colonial era through the twentieth century. Explores the technological, historical, cultural, political, and personal forces that shaped the trade, paying particular attention to the contributions of the German bookseller Frederick Leypoldt and his journal Publishers Weekly.