num_pages: 320
description: A history of book making cites examples from as far back as the eighth century, reveals the stories behind the makings of famous works, and includes such chapters as The Book Maker's Craft and Scrolls and Scribes.
language: English
title: The Smithsonian Book of Books
titlecomplete: The Smithsonian Book of Books
genres: Writing, Historical, Books About Books, Reference, Technology, Librarianship, Nonfiction, Language, Art, History
ratings_count: 255
publisher: Random House Value Publishing