Bibles: An Illustrated History from Papyrus to Print

by Christopher de Hamel

A unique visual history of the world's best-selling book of all time, Bibles provides a rich snapshot of the biblical bookmaking tradition through images from fifty rare and important Bibles. As the captivating and colorful images collected here reveal, in many ways the history of the Bible mirrors the history of the book and publishing.

Presented chronologically, the Bibles provide a fascinating look into the book making techniques...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851242988
• ISBN13: 9781851242986
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Bodleian Library
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 7.5"