The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages - Paperback

$19.95

The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages - Paperback

Name: The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages - Paperback
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SKU: 9781836391067
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by Sara J. Charles

$19.95

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Book Overview

Illuminated with illustrations, an exploration of medieval manuscript production that offers insight into both the early history of the book and life in the Middle Ages.

This book takes the reader on an immersive journey through medieval manuscript production in the Latin Christian world. Each chapter opens with a lively vignette by a medieval narrator--including a parchment maker, scribe, and illuminator--introducing various aspects of manuscript production. Sara J. Charles poses the question "What actually is a scriptorium?" and explores the development of the medieval scriptorium from its early Christian beginnings through to its eventual decline and the growth of the printing press.

With the written word at the very heart of the Christian monastic movement, we see the immense amount of labor, planning, and networks needed to produce each manuscript. By tapping into these processes and procedures, The Medieval Scriptorium helps us to experience medieval life through the lens of a manuscript maker.

ISBN	9781836391067
Author	Sara J. Charles
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Genre	History and Hobbies & interests
Format	Paperback
Published	November 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	352
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print