Portable Magic
A History of Books and Their Readers
Emma Smith
"Portable Magic" takes readers on an intriguing journey through the history of books - one of humankind's most resilient and influential technologies. From gift books that radicalized women to join the anti-slavery movement to plastic-wrapped slices of American cheese as book pages, this book uncovers the reasons behind our ongoing love affair with the physical material of books. Explore why books are designed to influence our reading experience and their power to enchant, enrage, delight, and disturb us. This riveting read is a must for any literature lovers seeking to understand the transformative and eternal appeal of the written word.
Publish Date
2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
2022-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.81
ISBN
9781524749095
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-04-28T10:45:19.000Z
This is a brilliant book, by the way - I’ve only read a few chapters thus far, but it’s SO INTERESTING! 👇 – source