Petroski reveals why books are
displayed vertically and other questions to change how you look at a book or a
bookshelf.
The text follows the evolution of
book storage from pigeonholes used to store scrolls to modern space-saving
"moveable-aisle" stacks.
The author also covers the changes
in the physical design of books and the challenges faced by libraries
throughout the ages as more and more books appear on their shelves.
An appendix covers methods of
organizing a personal book collection.
Try a hop through reading history to
follow Petroski's humor in anecdotes and helpful illustrations that bring
the subject area to life.
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