Bibliograph

Printing, writers and readers in Renaissance Italy

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Printing, writers and readers in Renaissance Italy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Printing, writers and readers in Renaissance Italy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

39523304

Table Of Contents

Preface -- A note on currency -- Abbreviations -- PART I, PRINTING AND BOOK PRODUCTION -- 1 The arrival of printing and its techniques -- 2 Publishing, bookselling and the control of books -- PART II WRITERS AND PRINT CULTURE -- 3 Publication in print: patronage, contracts and privileges -- 4 From pen to print: writers and their use of the press -- PART III READERS AND PRINT CULTURE -- 5 Reading, buying and owning printed books -- 6 Printing for the reading public: form and content -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

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