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A Splendor of Letters by Nicholas A. Basbanes
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I loved the beginning of this book for the history. As it went on, I struggled with the horrible destruction of books the author detailed. His assessment of the future of books in their current paper form helped me envision the future. I would recommend this book to any bibliophile out there.
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October 23, 2008 – Shelved
October 24, 2008 –
page 20
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November 3, 2008 –
page 250
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November 16, 2008 –
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November 18, 2008 – Finished Reading

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