The Oxford Handbook of the History of the Book in Early Modern England provides a rich, imaginative and also accessible guide to the latest research in one of the most exciting areas of early modern studies.
...an outstanding selection of thirty-seven essays... a mix of major thematic pieces and some carefully-considered case studies that reflect on broader subjects. The four parts of the Handbook (Approaching the History of the Book; Making Books; Moving Books; Using Books) work superbly well ...the originality of this volume and its curation means that it will appeal as much to experts as to those learning about English book culture for the first time. ...a treasure trove of scholarship that can be returned to successively for new and inspirational insights.
