Bound in Venice
The Serene Republic and the Dawn of the Book
Alessandro Marzo Magno
Explore the fascinating story of Aldo Manuzio, the visionary who revolutionized the world of publishing in fifteenth century Venice. From the first printing houses to the publication of classics in literature and theater, Bound in Venice reveals the birth of the modern publishing industry and its cultural impact. Discover the innovative mind behind the printing of the Talmud, Koran, works of Erasmus of Rotterdam and Greek and Latin poetry, and be transported to the mercantile and cultural capital of the world during a pivotal moment in history.
Publish Date
2013-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
2013-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2012
Goodreads Rating
3.55
ISBN
9781609451394
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