The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

The Book is a comprehensive and captivating history of the book, revealing the rich story behind the paper, ink, thread, glue, and board that make up this 2,000-year-old medium.

From cuneiform tablets to hardcovers and paperbacks, The Book takes readers on a journey through civilizations, empires, human ingenuity, and madness.

With lush, full-color illustrations and an invitingly tactile approach, this book is sure to delight book lovers of all stripes.

As the founder of shadycharacters.co.uk and author of Shady Characters, Keith Houston is the perfect guide for this deep dive into the history of the book.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the momentous and surprising story behind humanity's most important information technology.