Burns Library: How to 'read' a book as an object
Channel: Boston College Libraries
Date: 2021-02-03

Is there more to a book then just the words on the page? How do you start analyzing a physical book without having to read the entire thing?

This video introduces you to 'reading' a book as an object and using the physical characteristics to tell you about the audience, subject matter, and biases in a work. 

Questions? Contact us as bc.edu/burns/contact