books: a living history

This a more or less straight history with very little bias, but the book deserves praise for both its beauty and its sweeping thoroughness. “Books: A Living History celebrates the history and magic of the book, from cuneiform tablets to Harry Potter, looking along the way at related trends in literacy rates, the growth of new genres and book-related industries over the centuries, and printing revolutions.”― Professor Lyons clearly knows his stuff and communicates it clearly. Books: A Living History charts the evolution and influence of books, from Sumerian clay tablets through the development of moveable type to the emergence of eBooks and digital technology. They are usually written in narrative or story form and bring the subject alive for the reader. Many beautiful photos of ancient books of all kinds. by J. Paul Getty Museum. Refresh and try again. It is also her chronicle of living history with Bill Clinton, a thirty-year adventure in love and politics that survives personal betrayal, relentless partisan investigations and constant public scrutiny. The book provides a concise, nicely illustrated summary of the grand history of books and the significant role they have played throughout human history. Start by marking “Books: A Living History” as Want to Read: Error rating book. And the illustrations are wonderful - a delight for eyes. He also convincingly argues that living history remains a relevant and effective tool for building empathetic and personal connections with our past. Martyn Lyons' handsome coffee-table book is an overview of the development of writing from ancient times to the internet era. Book is the window to open the new world. This last bit may sound like an oxymoron, but this is exactly the effect Lyons achieves. With that in mind, please take a careful look at each book before making a purchase. It was very detailed in explaining each segment and its contents clearly, but it rea. From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile, and enduring technologies ever developed. Critics charged that the book deal, coming soon after her election to the U.S. Senate, but before being sworn into office, was not in adherence to the ethical standards required for members of the U.S. Senate. We may not be able to make you love reading, but living history will lead you to love reading starting from now. Maybe I'm spoiled by YA nonfiction that tends to be informational and entertaining, this was just informational and not so much true entertainment. : Martyn Lyons. Search. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published To see what your friends thought of this book, A beautiful journey through the world of books since their appearance - how they appeared, materials used, trends followed. With this work, Lyons skillfully presents an overview of the history of books from their earliest development with ancient cultures such as the Sumerians and the Egyptians to current questions and concerns relating to mobile devices and e-books. Written in 1924, it is not influenced by modern culture and is a classic in Charlotte Mason circles. In each phase he talks ab. October 11th 2011 I love books like this. But the screen…it’s holding you hostage.... From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile, and enduring technologies ever developed. I can now look at my 3100 plus book collection (spanning from the mid 1700s on) from a new perspective. It included a great cross-cultural review. I found the chapters about the very earliest forms of books the most interesting; I had never really considered how rare and precious books used to be. For Hillary Clinton's autobiography, see Living History (book). Our present-day lives would look a lot different from now. Living history is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Instead of reading like a dry or dead book, a living book has vitality and evokes curiosity and interest in its reader. All Through the Ages is an incredible resource for living books on history – all through the ages. A living books education is not about filling a child’s mind with facts and information that will soon be forgotten. INFORMATION RESOURCES (GENERAL). We’d love your help. [Show full abstract] Lehnert’s book, written in an essay-like style, attempts to offer an informative and entertaining contribution to the history of reading. Very interesting book about the history of books, printing and publishing - from stone tablets to e-books. Lavishly illustrated book about the history of books. It's divided into many short sections of no more than a few pages, so it's a quick read of what could have been a dry subject. The world that you want is in the better stage and level. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. It explains all the bigger millstones in the development of the book from the beginnings to the e-book. LIBRARY SCIENCE. You know, this is some of how reading will give you the kindness. Literacy and books were seen as a weapon in the hands of the peasantry. While it had some beautiful illustrations and photographic images within the pages, I felt it needed a better structure with it's historic value. Therefore, whether you're a book lover or not. Therefore, whether you're a book lover or not, this book is very much worth reading. We may not be able to make you love reading, but living history will lead you to love reading starting from now. It was a pretty basic overview of the history of print and books, so if you already know about this it probably wouldn't offer much - but if not, this is good for a quick browse. I have collected these titles from sources that I trust (more info on that here). You are currently offline. I didn't know everything, and it was a good résumé. It could pass as a coffee table book—since it is one—but due to Martyn Lyons’s thoughtful vision, it transcends its own form to become a substantive artifact. Books: A Living History is a guide to the development of books throughout the Ages. I have read some, but NOT most of them myself. However, the focus of the Living Books approach to History - is reading excellent literature, living non-fiction and fiction books, poetry and drama. He manages to look at book history across time and space, structuring it around several evolutions (scroll to codex, manuscript to print, illiterate/exclusive to literate/accessible, expensive/rare to cheap/ubiquitous, and now print to digital). However, in February 2001, the Senate Ethics Committee gave Clinton approval for the deal. 0 Reviews. I found the chapters about the very earliest forms of books the most interesting; I had never really considered how rare and precious books used to be. In December 2000, Simon & Schuster agreed to pay Clinton a reported $8 million advance for what became Living History—a near-record figure to an author for an advance at that time. The author traces the evolution of the book from the rarefied world of the hand-copied and illuminated volume in ancient and medieval times, through the revolutionary impact of Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press, to the rise of a publishing culture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the subsequent impact of new technologies on this culture. We keep a History Book (which is an A3 visual arts Diary) and all their narrations, drawings, photos of projects and so on, go into this large book … In this case, more books you read more knowledge you know, but it can mean also the bore is full. I'm looking forward to adding it to my bookshelf. One forgets that knowlege once could be more easily controlled and that ideas travelled only as fast as a book could be carried. Finally, the illustrations are lavish and evocative, depicting a print history that (however ironically) is mostly about words. Knowledge was power and with the skill to read came societal demands of equality. I would recommend this book. Find items in libraries near you. Loved all the different types of illustrations - everything from all the different language covers of Harry Potter to medieval woodcuts and the work of William Morris. Our present-day lives would look a lot different from now. Gorgeous glossy photos on every page. Books a living history. I was fascinated by the review of the Mayan texts as well as the insight that the location of the printhouses during the age of enlightenment coincided with the development of science and technology. Publishers know their market, so it's not surprising that, I read this book for one of my classes, and my first thought was this is a picture book for book lovers. There are some great quality pictures to accompany that explanations which is making this book more interesting and informative for me. A reenactress playing the role of Mary Queen of Scots at a Scottish fair in 2003. Download Book "Living History" by Author "Hillary Rodham Clinton" in [PDF] [EPUB]. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. It is probably safe to say without the invention of and easy access to this medium of knowledge preservation and sharing, humans' socio-cultural changes, technological developments, and religious evolutions would not have come about so fast. A really delightful book for anyone who loves books as objects and works of art. It contains many interesting details about publishers and editors, writers, also about the types of paper and inventions in the field. This a more or less straight history with very little bias, but the book deserves praise for both its beauty and its sweeping thoroughness. Yet few beyond her close friends and family have ever heard her account of … From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile, and enduring technologies … The world that you want is in the better stage and level. Excellent review of the history of the book. It is probably safe to say without the invention of and easy access to this medium of knowledge preservation and sharing, humans' socio-cultural changes, technological developments, and religious evolutions would not have come about so fast. Really interesting to discover the history of the book, to see how it evolved and what it involves. He manages to look at book history across time and space, structuring it around several evolutions (scroll to codex, manuscript to print, illiterate/exclusive to literate/accessible, expensive/rare to cheap/ubiquitous, and now print to digital). [Martyn Lyons] Home. Get Full eBook File name "Living_History_-_Hillary_Rodham_Clinton.pdf .epub" Format Complete Free. They started out as texts for the scholarly religious and the extremely rich; in other words, the extreme upper echelon of society. One forgets that knowlege once could be more easily controlled and that ideas travelled only as fast as a book could be carried. I wanted to know more about the history of the books and this book gave me that. “Books: A Living History celebrates the history and magic of the book, from cuneiform tablets to Harry Potter, looking along the way at related trends in literacy rates, the growth of new genres and book-related industries over the centuries, and printing revolutions.”—Book News Less Stress It was certainly informative and the pictures were great, but I felt like I was reading a really long and detailed encyclopedia entry. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Even in later chapters about book culture today it was not doom and gloom but managed to pull off an appreciative look at how we got to where we are and what that means for the book. Nothing in depth but a very good overview over many years of books. The author traces the evolution of the book from the rarefied world of the hand-copied and illuminated volume in ancient and medieval times. World will always guide you to even the prestige stage of the life. Genres: "Autobiography, Biography, Memoir, Nonfiction, Politics". A living book is a book that brings a topic to life. A comprehensive look at books, but it's dryness was its downfall. The book provides a concise, nicely illustrated summary of the grand history of books and the significant role they have played throughout human history. Truly excellent. I read this book for one of my classes, and my first thought was this is a picture book for book lovers. The item Books : a living history, Martyn Lyons represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Forsyth County Public Library. Check out my review about this book in my blog in Spanish: I really appreciated the inclusivity and scope of this book. 51 reviews. Living Books History for Years 9-12 - Renaissance and Reformation. An excellent introduction to the history of books, lavishly illustrated and handsomely designed. "Books :A living history" charts the evolution and influence of books around the world, from the cuneiform tablets of ancient Sumer through the development of movable type and the emergence of the modern information revolution. Each section is divided into grade level (1-12), with over 7,000 titles. I think I could find books about each little chapter for more explanation, so if you already know the history of the book, maybe it will be boring for you! After reading this I feel true gratitude for the abundance and ease of access to information that we enjoy today. Books. This was not true for much of history. Welcome back. 224 pages 7 1/2 x 10 inches 170 color and 50 b/w illustrations It was written when she was a sitting Senator from New York. Overview - From the first scribbling on papyrus to the emergence of the e-book, this wide-ranging overview of the history of the book provides a fascinating look at one of the most efficient, versatile, and enduring technologies ever developed. It included a great cross-cultural review. The history and images were great, but it did not follow a specific structure without almost no transitions. You know, this is some of how reading will give you the kindness. Today books are seen as merely entertainment to most and an arduous task to others, but overall they are seen as an item everyone has access to. In each phase he talks about exemplary elements as well as outliers. A great overall guide to the history of the written word and humanity's relationship with books. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I learnt many things; this book is kind of an introduction, and raises some questions about history, but also about today's books, and our way to handle the situation. In Books: A Living History, Australian historian Martyn Lyons (of A History of Reading and Writing in the Western World fame) explores how books became one of the most efficient and enduring information technologies ever invented — something we seem to forget in an era plagued by techno-dystopian alarmism about the death of books. It captures the imagination of the reader and draws them into that topic. After reading this I feel true gratitude for the abundance and ease of access to in. “Books: A Living History celebrates the history and magic of the book, from cuneiform tablets to Harry Potter, looking along the way at related trends in literacy rates, the growth of new genres and book-related industries over the centuries, and printing revolutions.” —Book News. I can now look at my 3100 plus book collection (spanning from the mid 1700s on) fro. It was very detailed in explaining each segment and its contents clearly, but it read like an adhd squirrel wrote the book. Lyons, 9781606060834, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. My course, History of Information Organization and Technologies, I was supposed to read this and discuss what we learned based on the history of books and printing. Recommended to all book lovers :). Z -- BIBLIOGRAPHY. 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