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This is an auction for THE GOLDEN THREAD: THE STORY OF WRITING, by Ewan Clayton.
"Clayton has lived the very history he chronicles. His poor penmanship as a schoolboy inspired wise adults to introduce him to calligraphy, thus turning a problem into a passion. After becoming a renowned calligrapher and, for a spell, a monk, Clayton, now a professor, served as a consultant in the 1980s for a pioneering high-tech lab seeking ways to bring writing into the digital realm. Clayton builds on his far-reaching experiences in this avidly researched and enthusiastically told history of writing in the West, in which he pairs exacting analysis of the materials, technology, and skills involved in the ever-evolving craft of writing, from papyrus scrolls to scrolling down a computer screen, and fresh perspectives on the social contexts, from ancient Rome to the New World, within which literacy took hold and shaped every human endeavour. Along the way, Clayton, who will delight fans of Simon Garfield and Nicholas Basbanes, profiles calligraphers and typographers, assesses the impacts of various forms of correspondence and publishing, and discusses in eye-opening detail the expressiveness of diverse styles of handwriting. Though computers are all–encompassing, we should not underestimate the value of handwriting, Clayton reminds us. We do need it, and the very act itself, an arcing from mind to body, has profound resonance."
- a *** starred *** review in Booklist (US)
Very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.
Hardback 2013.
407 pages.
Very good condition.
The cost of shipping is $6.95 (tracked mail). If you are on rural delivery the shipping cost will be $9.95.
There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.
Payment within seven days, please.
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Destination & description | Price | |
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tracked mail | $6.95 | |
tracked mail for Rural Delivery (RD) | $9.95 | |
Pick-up available from Palmerston North, Manawatu | Free |
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