The book revolution
1966, 1st edition. London ; Paris : Harrap ; Unesco. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance : From Colwall Library with their bookplate to front pastedown. Item #393262
Physical description: 160 pages ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Translation of 'La révolution du livre', Paris: Unesco, 1965. Contents: Part I. Books and the world today -- Chapter I. Historical survey -- Chapter II. The functions of the book -- Part II. The new look in publishing -- Chapter I. World production -- Chapter II. The main exchange patterns -- Part III. Future prospects -- Chapter I. The publishing dilemma -- Chapter II. Bookshops and mass circulation -- Chapter III. Towards a new form of communication -- Tables and diagrams. Subjects: Book industries and trade; Editing; Publishers and publishing; History, Books.
Price: €14.95