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Feather, John Pliny was born on December 20, 1947 in Leeds, England. Son of Harold R. and Ethel M. Feather.
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It was not until the eighteenth century that books became widely available throughout the whole of England. Publishing remained largely London-based, but the provincial market grew steadily in importance. In this study, drawing on a wide range of primary sources, John Feather traces the economic, social and cultural forces which made possible this fundamental change, and assesses the impact of the metropolitan printed word on provincial society. He discusses the important issues of copyright and piracy; the various financial arrangements between booksellers and publishers; and above all the elaborate distribution and agency systems that enabled London publishers to retain their effective stranglehold by penetrating the provincial market at every level.
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Limited to 325 numbered copies; this copy is not numbered and has "binder's sample 9/84" written in Heaney A39 . The history of this important piece of publishing ephemera from its beginning in 1610 up through the 19th century and accompanied by 24 facsimile prospectuses from 2 to 10 pages in length. As the exact size was maintained, it was necessary to place 4 of the facsimiles in a separate portfolio. All but one of the prospectuses done in facsimile come from the Bodleian Library. This book is the kind of private press book that Oak Knoll likes to handle; an important new text presented in a superb format. Prospectus loosely inserted. Also loosely inserted is a sheet with notes by Morris on the changes he wanted in the binding i.e. title running down and not up on the spine . 109 pages. quarter morocco with tips, Dutch Gilt sides reproduced from an 18th century German decorated paper, plus 14 larger facsimiles in a separate accompanying portfolio.. 8vo..
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Books have been with us in one form or another since the dawn of civilization, and the general reader is often in need of information about the written and printed word. This dictionary is an indispensable tool for anyone who seeks quick and easy information on the history of the book, including articles on virtually everything the curious reader will want to know. It presents 650 alphabetically arranged articles of varying length and covers such diverse topics as: bibliographies and bibliographical societies; the history of printing, publishing, and bookselling; famous books, bestiaries, and bibles; and writing in the ancient world. A unique addition to the reference shelf, the work is a must for all those who use and love the printed word.
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Thoroughly revised, restructured and updated, A History of British Publishing covers six centuries of publishing in Britain from before the invention of the printing press, to the electronic era of today. John Feather places Britain and her industries in an international marketplace and examines just how ‘British’, British publishing really is. Considering not only the publishing industry itself, but also the areas affecting, and affected by it, Feather traces the history of publishing books in Britain and examines: • education • politics • technology • law • religion • custom • class • finance, production and distribution • the onslaught of global corporations. Specifically designed for publishing and book history courses, this is the only book to give an overall history of British publishing, and will be an invaluable resource for all students of this fascinating subject.
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Feather, John Pliny was born on December 20, 1947 in Leeds, England. Son of Harold R. and Ethel M. Feather.
Bachelor, Oxford University, England, 1968. BLitt, Master of Arts, Oxford University, England, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Loughborough University, England, 1986.
Assistant librarian Bodleian Library, Oxford, 1972-1979. Fellow in bibliography Cambridge University Library, England, 1977-1978. From lecturer library science to professor Loughborough University, Leicester, England, 1979—2003, professor, since 2003, head Department library science, 2003—2006.
Dean Graduate School, since 2010. Visiting professor University of California at Los Angeles, 1982. Consultant British Council, since 1983, United Nations Educational, 1984-1985.
( Thoroughly revised, restructured and updated, A History...)
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Fellow Royal Society Arts, Chartered Institute Library and Information Professionals (editor Rare Books Group newsletter 1974-1978, chair rare books group 1994-1998). Member Oxford Bibiog. Society (general editor 1975-1988, president 1988-1992), Bibliographical Society (council 1982-1985), International Federation Library Associations (committee on conservation 1985-1991, British national committee 1985-1991).
Married Sarah Rees, July 10, 1971.