From the author of the highly praised "The Pencil" and "The Evolution of Useful Things" comes another captivating history of the seemingly mundane: the book and its storage. "If 'God is in the details, ' then those seeking God should read Petroski's books".--"Library Journal". Illustrations throughout.
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From the author of the highly praised "The Pencil" and "The Evolution of Useful Things" comes another captivating history of the seemingly mundane: the book and its storage. "If 'God is in the details, ' then those seeking God should read Petroski's books".--"Library Journal". Illustrations throughout.
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...about the history of the bookshelf? You will be amazed at what you didn't know about them. This book covers everything from the original rolled papyrus collections all the way to modern home libraries, and it is worth every page.
