Characteristics Of Block Binded Books

[BIG]

Hi all, here is a nice pdf about books from the edo period...

 

http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1058&context=libraries_facpub

 

Best Regards

[Baka Gaijin]

Thanks Peter.,

 

You may find this interesting:

 

https://pulverer.si.edu/node/171

 

Cheers

[Davis]

Interesting.  Thanks.

Mick

[Randy McCall]

A free online course examining the development and uses of scrolls, manuscripts and woodblock print books and their effect on Japanese society, developed by Keio University professors, is available at https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/Japanese-rare-books-culture/

The course "Japanese Culture Through Rare Books" includes with video lectures w/ downloadable transcripts, background notes and graphics on scrolls and books, their manufacture and physical qualities, their content and uses.