Printer's Error
Printer's Error
Rebecca Romney
Guillermo del Toro
Great book- and funny! - Guillermo del Toro
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Printer's Error

Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History

Rebecca Romney
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Rebecca Romney
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In "Printer's Error," Rebecca Romney, a revered rare-book expert familiar to many from HISTORY's "Pawn Stars," embarks on a delightful and eccentric journey through the annals of printing history, revealing how our path to modern literature is littered with the bizarre and the serendipitous. Together with J.P. Romney, she delves into a series of whimsical tales that illuminate the unpredictable nature of book history, from the mysterious origins of the Gutenberg Bible to the peculiar incidents that have influenced the course of printing and literary history. This book is a testament to human ingenuity and the sometimes absurd twists of fate that have shaped the world of books as we know it. Crafted with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, "Printer's Error" is more than just a history; it's an adventure through time, highlighting the oddities and marvels that have accompanied the evolution of the printed word. The Romneys take us from the cloistered scriptoria of medieval monasteries to the bustling auction rooms of today, introducing a cast of eccentric characters, from authors and printers to collectors and thieves, whose own stories are as intriguing as the volumes they handled. Through these engaging narratives, the book celebrates the resilience and creativity of the human spirit in the face of adversity, making "Printer's Error" a captivating read for bibliophiles and history enthusiasts alike.

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Released
2017
14 Mar
Length
384
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Great book- and funny! - Guillermo del Toro
The historian Randolph G. Adams said, “Each generation has to rewrite history for itself—and sometimes from the same sources used by previous generations.
— Rebecca Romney, Printer's Error

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