Title |
Every book its reader : the power of the printed word to stir the world / Nicholas A. Basbanes. |
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Imprint |
New York : HarperCollins, c2005. |
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CCQ - Lusail Female Library
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Z1035.A1 |
Available |
CCQ - Lusail Male Library
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Z1035.A1 |
Available |
Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
xviii, 360 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-343) and index. |
Summary |
In celebration of five eventful centuries of the printed word, Basbanes considers of writings that have "made things happen" in the world, works that have both nudged the course of history and fired the imagination of influential people. Basbane |
Subject |
Books and reading.
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Best books.
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ISBN |
0060593237 |
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9780060593230 |
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