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Books Before Print - Medieval Media and Culture
Kwakkel, Erik (Professor, The University of British Columbia)
This beautifully illustrated book provides an accessible introduction to the medieval manuscript and explores how its materiality can act as a vibrant and versatile tool to understand the deep historical roots of human interaction with written information.
236 pages, 130 Illustrations, color
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 19, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9781942401629 |
| Publishers | Arc Humanities Press |
| Pages | 304 |
| Dimensions | 232 × 156 × 24 mm · 530 g |
| Language | English |
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