The Joy of Books

by Eric Burns

Book Overview

Burns's compelling yet accessible history of the reading experience rejoices in the diverse motivations and methods in the developing relationship between readers and writers even as he voices concern... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573920045
• ISBN13: 9781573920049
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

This Book Is A Joy

Intelligent, insightful,and thoughtful overview of the experience of reading. For anyone who enjoys books, this book is an entertaining and well written gem. Eric Burns is a fine media analyst, commentator, and cultural observer.