Printing, Writers and Readers in Renaissance Italy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Printing, Writers and Readers in Renaissance Italy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brian Richardson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:252
Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 153
Category/GenreLiterary studies - c 1500 to c 1800
ISBN/Barcode 9780521576932
ClassificationsDewey:686.209450902
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 17 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 5 August 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is a full-length study of a topic of central importance to the development of Italian and European culture. The spread of printing to Renaissance Italy had a dramatic impact on all users of books. As works came to be diffused more widely and cheaply, and reading became a more popular activity, so authors adapted their writing and methods of publishing to the demands and opportunities of the new medium. Brian Richardson focuses on the interaction between the book industry and written culture at this crucial period.

Reviews

'This fascinating accessus should be owned and read by anyone interested in the Renaissance book.' Times Literary Supplement