Books That Changed History (ISBN 978-0241289334) is a unique encyclopedia spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day. Chronological chapters show the evolution of human knowledge and the changing ways in which books are made. Discover incredible coverage of history’s most influential books including the Mahabharata, Shakespeare’s First Folio, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Penguin’s first ever paperbacks.
Luped® Media Research arranged the supply of more than 400 high-resolution images of rare books by partnering with libraries, museums, book sellers, and private collectors around the world.
The books featured are selected for the importance of their content, form and on their effect on society or the publishing industry. We like the way the reader gets a close look at rare books and an appreciation of their production and form as well as their content.
