Title: Marginalia : readers writing in books /
Authors: Jackson, H. J.
Publisher: Yale University Press,
Year: 2001
Subjects: Books and reading History; Marginalia History.
Abstract: Based on a study of thousands of books annotated in the margins by readers both famous and obscure over the last three centuries, this book reveals the intensity of emotion that characterizes the process of reading. 11 illustrations.
Contents: Physical features -- History -- Motives for marginalia -- Object lessons -- Two profiles -- Books for fanatics -- Poetics -- Book use or book abuse