Episode 2
Keith Houston traces the use of skin in book manufacture and the bloody legacy of parchment. Read by Deborah Findlay.
Just what goes into the making of a book?
Keith Houston traces the spread of the use of skin in book manufacture and the bloody legacy of parchment - a legacy which continues today in the form of the Leather Bound Book.
This is an exploration behind the elements that go into the creation of one of life's most powerful and precious objects - 'The Book'.
From the creation of parchment and paper to the the materials that we use now, this is a delightful dip into the long and often surprising history of one of the world's most important information technologies.
Read by Deborah Findlay
Abridged by Libby Spurrier.
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Deborah Findlay |
| Author | Keith Houston |
| Abridger | Libby Spurrier |
| Producer | Celia de Wolff |
Broadcasts
Tue 15 May 2018 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Wed 16 May 2018 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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