First published in 1975 by Laterza , this volume serves as a foundational historical and critical guide to the evolution of written culture in antiquity. It traces the journey of the book from the to the codex , examining the social, economic, and institutional factors that shaped how texts were produced, sold, and consumed. Core Structure and Key Contributions
: The role of publishers and copyists, the cost of books, and how works reached their audience beyond private circulation. Libri, lettori e pubblico nel mondo antico: gui...
: The identification of different "types" of readers—from the elite scholar in Hellenistic libraries to the religious communities of the early Middle Ages. Historical Significance First published in 1975 by Laterza , this
The report identifies three primary pillars discussed in the text: : The identification of different "types" of readers—from
: Investigates the early development of a book market in classical Athens and the transition from oral to written transmission.
: Analyzes the professional figures involved in book production, the "bookshops" of the Roman world, and the mechanisms of price, circulation, and even "pirate editions".