emilily's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
1.5
There are some interesting little snippets, but overall, this is more of a reference book than one to sit down and read straight through. Sadly the audio edition is very poorly planned and hard to follow (maybe the print version is better, but I definitely don't recommend the audiobook).
riley_ng15's review against another edition
3.0
Tổng hợp, liệt kê và giới thiệu những cuốn sách có tác động đến thế giới. Đó chỉ vậy thôi :))
Nhưng điểm trừ mà mình mắt nhắm mắt mở bỏ qua là cuốn này dịch có mấy chỗ đọc kiểu cứ lủng củng với hơi tối nghĩa
Nhưng điểm trừ mà mình mắt nhắm mắt mở bỏ qua là cuốn này dịch có mấy chỗ đọc kiểu cứ lủng củng với hơi tối nghĩa
jennycomploi's review against another edition
3.0
In biblioteca ho iniziato a sfogliare questo libro per curiosità, alla fine la lettura mi ha presa e l'ho letto tutto.
Ho trovato bellissime le immagini di alta qualità che permettono di poter ammirare i dettagli di bellissimi libri stampati. Sono inclusi dei dettagli interessanti come ad es. quanto è grande il libro rispetto al palmo di una mano.
Unica pecca: ogni libro è presentato bene (ci sono informazioni sull'autore/autrice, sui materiali usati, su dove sono conservati oggi ecc.) ma spesso non veniva spiegato esplicitamente perché questi libri abbiano "cambiato la storia". Forse per tanti di questi libri il motivo è scontato, però secondo me la spiegazione andrebbe inclusa a prescindere, altrimenti il titolo del libro rischia di diventare fuorviante.
In ogni caso, si tratta di un bel libro, vale la pena di sfogliarlo anche solo per vedere le bellissime immagini.
Ho trovato bellissime le immagini di alta qualità che permettono di poter ammirare i dettagli di bellissimi libri stampati. Sono inclusi dei dettagli interessanti come ad es. quanto è grande il libro rispetto al palmo di una mano.
Unica pecca: ogni libro è presentato bene (ci sono informazioni sull'autore/autrice, sui materiali usati, su dove sono conservati oggi ecc.) ma spesso non veniva spiegato esplicitamente perché questi libri abbiano "cambiato la storia". Forse per tanti di questi libri il motivo è scontato, però secondo me la spiegazione andrebbe inclusa a prescindere, altrimenti il titolo del libro rischia di diventare fuorviante.
In ogni caso, si tratta di un bel libro, vale la pena di sfogliarlo anche solo per vedere le bellissime immagini.
wordshaker12's review against another edition
This book is so interesting and beautifully put together but it can be a bit repetitive reading cover to cover. It’s great as a reference book to flick through and keep diving into, so I’ll read the remaining sections another time.
Also I’m surprised by some omissions. I was expecting to see more of the Ancient writers, for example! Still, I’m learning about a lot of texts from different fields.
Also I’m surprised by some omissions. I was expecting to see more of the Ancient writers, for example! Still, I’m learning about a lot of texts from different fields.
sammystarbuck's review against another edition
4.0
First of all, this book's cover!!! It is easily the most beautiful book I own. I mean, what could look better on a book than, well, more books, right?
Inside is also very attractive. The layout works, and many of the books chosen have their own visual - as well as historical - appeal.
Don't expect an in-depth look at the books it covers; this book is meant to be browsed through, a page or two at a time, offering up tidbits of information, while presenting picture upon picture of influential books.
This is one of two books I own which I have on display with their covers showing, because looking at it makes me happy.
Inside is also very attractive. The layout works, and many of the books chosen have their own visual - as well as historical - appeal.
Don't expect an in-depth look at the books it covers; this book is meant to be browsed through, a page or two at a time, offering up tidbits of information, while presenting picture upon picture of influential books.
This is one of two books I own which I have on display with their covers showing, because looking at it makes me happy.
tulika_jain's review against another edition
5.0
As a book lover, it is interesting to analyze the evolution of books. From being scarce and handwritten religious texts, to braille, maps, tourist guides, Music writing, and encyclopedias. Another aspect of enjoying the book was to see the familiar titles with their first edition illustrations and explanations.
From the book of the dead of Egyptians, the Mahabharata, the Little Prince, The art of war, The Blue Quar'an, Kamasutra, Gutenberg Bible, Dante's Divine Comedy, Don Quixote, Leonardo's Journal, Plays of William Shakespeare, Handbook of Galileo, Alice in Wonderland, Das Kapital, works of Geoffery Chaucer, Vigil, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin's Origin of Species, Alice in Wonderland, the diary of Anne Frank, The wonderful land of Oz, The tale of Peter Rabbit, The fairy tales of Brothers Grimm, Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the story of Art, Penguin's First 10 paper back books, a brief history of time by Stephen Hawking, to finally Harry Potter. (I open at the Close :))
From the book of the dead of Egyptians, the Mahabharata, the Little Prince, The art of war, The Blue Quar'an, Kamasutra, Gutenberg Bible, Dante's Divine Comedy, Don Quixote, Leonardo's Journal, Plays of William Shakespeare, Handbook of Galileo, Alice in Wonderland, Das Kapital, works of Geoffery Chaucer, Vigil, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin's Origin of Species, Alice in Wonderland, the diary of Anne Frank, The wonderful land of Oz, The tale of Peter Rabbit, The fairy tales of Brothers Grimm, Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the story of Art, Penguin's First 10 paper back books, a brief history of time by Stephen Hawking, to finally Harry Potter. (I open at the Close :))
kaitpie's review against another edition
3.0
Really interesting book, well layed out.
Read for college, unfortunately did not fit my purpose
Read for college, unfortunately did not fit my purpose
bookwizard's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic resource to have! Beautiful illustrations with clear explanations as to the importance of each text. The book also provides historical and cultural insights.
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