The mid-nineteenth century brought a revolution in popular and scholarly understandings of old and second-hand books. Manuals introduced new ideas and practices to increasing numbers of collectors, exhibitions offered opportunities previously unheard of, and scholars worked together to transform how the history of printing was understood. These dramatic changes would have profound consequences for bibliographical study and collecting, accompanied as they were by a proliferation in means of access. Many ideas arising during this time would even continue to exert their influence in the digitised arena of today. This book traces this revolution to its roots in commercial and personal ties between key players in England, France and beyond, illuminating how exhibitions, libraries, booksellers, scholars and popular writers all contributed to the modern world of book studies. For students and researchers, it offers an invaluable means of orientation in a field now once again undergoing deep and wide-ranging transformations.
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- Revolution in Book Histories in the 19th Century: The mid-19th century saw significant changes in the understanding of old and second-hand books, driven by new ideas, practices, and wider access through exhibitions, scholarly collaboration, and bibliographical advances.
What were the main factors that contributed to the revolution in book histories during the 19th century?
The revolution in book histories during the 19th century was driven by new ideas and practices introduced through manuals, the proliferation of exhibitions, increased scholarly collaboration, and advances in bibliographical methods that expanded access and understanding of old and second-hand books.
