The History of the Book in the West: 1700û1800: Volume III
, by Shevlin,Eleanor F.- ISBN: 9780754627685 | 0754627683
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 4/1/2010
The articles in this volume highlight the developments in the history of the book in the eighteenth century: the foundations of modern copyright; a rapid growth in the publication, circulation and reading of periodicals; the promotion of niche marketing; alterations to distribution networks; and the emergence of the publisher as a central figure in the book trade.