The Book in Japan: A Cultural History from the Beginnings to the Nineteenth Century

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University of Hawaii Press, Dec 1, 2000 - History - 520 pages

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Of related interest:
A History of Writing in Japan, by Christopher Seeley

 

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About the author (2000)

Peter Kornicki is reader in Japanese history and bibliography, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Cambridge, and fellow of the British Academy.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Book in Japan: A Cultural History from the Beginnings to the Nineteenth Century
Donación Embajada de Japón
Handbuch der Orientalistik
AuthorPeter Kornicki
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherUniversity of Hawaii Press, 2000
ISBN0824823370, 9780824823375
Length520 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Crafts & Hobbies / Book Printing & Binding
History / Asia / Japan
Language Arts & Disciplines / Publishers & Publishing Industry
  
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