G-15v. Introduction to Bibliographical Research Methods for the Hand-Press Period (Online) - Advance Reading List

• Recommended Reading

  • Sarah Werner, Studying Early Printed Books 1450–1800: A Practical Guide.

  We will also be frequently referencing the following, and participants are encouraged to procure copies to consult; other course readings will be provided as needed:

  • Philip Gaskell, A New Introduction to Bibliography. (Cambridge University Press, 1972).
  • John Carter’s ABC for Book Collectors, ed. Nicolas Barker and Simran Thadani, 9th edition (1952; Oak Knoll Press, 2016); any semi-recent edition will be helpful; ILAB hosts an open PDF of the 8th edition (2004): https://ilab.org/assets/documents/articles/documentation_center_files_29_2_20abc_20forbookcollectors_20bob_20fleck.pdf.