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A splendor of letters : the permanence of books in an impermanent world / Nicholas A. Basbanes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Basbanes, Nicholas A., 1943-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Books--History.
- Books.
- History.
- Written communication--History.
- Written communication.
- Cultural property--Protection.
- Cultural property.
- Library materials--Conservation and restoration.
- Library materials.
- Library materials--Reproduction.
- Archival materials--Conservation and restoration.
- Archival materials.
- Archival materials--Reproduction.
- Digital preservation.
- Censorship.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 444 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : HarperCollins, [2003]
- Summary:
- From the notable author of "A Gentle Madness" and "Patience & Fortitude" comes this story-filled narrative on books in contemporary society.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-421) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0060082879
- OCLC:
- 51978037
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