The Medieval Scriptorium (Hardback)
J., Charles, Sara (Author)
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£16.99
An immersive, beautifully illustrated journey through medieval manuscript production.
Reviews
This fascinating book explores the medieval process of bookmaking and reproduction that was often arduous, back-breaking, eye-straining work for the scribes and copyists involved. We learn how colours were made and calfskin prepared to create parchment and how these beautiful and enduring objects developed. Illuminating.Financial Times 'Best Books of 2024' - Carl WilkinsonThe Medieval Scriptorium is a highly readable account of developments in book production in western Europe durin...
ISBN (SKU)
9781789149166
Pages
352
Weight
782g
Dimensions
216x138x30
Imprint
Reaktion Books
Published
18, August, 2024
Genres
Literature & Reference
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