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Book / written by Karen Brookfield ; photographed by Laurence Pordes.
| Author/creator | Brookfield, Karen |
| Other author | Pordes, Laurence. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Dorling Kindersley, ©2000. |
| Description | 63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Eyewitness book. |
| Series | DK eyewitness books DK eyewitness books. ^A689301 |
| Contents | What is writing? -- First signs -- Egyptian writing -- ABC -- Before paper -- Paper -- Medieval psalter -- Manuscript books -- Books from Asia -- Islamic books -- Getting ready to print -- Typesetting -- On press -- Early printed books -- Typefaces -- Binding -- Illustrated books -- Learning words -- Handwriting -- Children's books -- Words at work -- Typewriter -- Book market -- Keeping your words -- Index. |
| Abstract | Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's books, and more. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 0789458934 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780789458933 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0789458926 (hc) |
| ISBN | 9780789458926 (hc) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 002 B791B.A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |