Books and their makers during the Middle Ages

Name: Books and their makers during the Middle Ages
Author: George Haven Putnam

By George Haven Putnam

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An account of how printing and publishing operated in the early modern centuries, concentrating on printer-publishers and the commercial and institutional forces that shaped production and distribution between about 1500 and 1709. It traces the persistence of reprinting classical, biblical, and scholastic texts, the Reformation-driven surge in pamphlets and fly-sheet literature that created a mass reading public, changes in book formats and marketing, the networks for distribution including itinerant dealers, and the reciprocal growth of ecclesiastical and state censorship as authorities sought to control the new printed discourse.

About the Author

George Haven Putnam

George Haven Putnam was an American author and publisher known for his contributions to literature and the study of copyright. He is particularly recognized for his work "Abraham Lincoln: The People's Leader in the Struggle for National Existence," which reflects his interest in American history and leadership. Putnam also explored the relationship between authors and their audiences in ancient times, as well as the evolution of bookmaking during the Middle Ages in his notable works. His writings on international copyright and censorship highlight his engagement with the legal and cultural aspects of literature, making him a significant figure in the discourse on authorship and publishing.