Tag: history of publishing
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How eBooks Changed the Way We Read
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Authored by Cheyenne Clenney, UNG Press Intern A Brief History of eBooks The concept of eBooks goes back as far as the earliest rendition of the internet when Michael S. Hart digitized the world’s first eBook, the United States Declaration of Independence, in 1971 (Government Book Talk, Losowsky). Using ARPAnet,…
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University Presses in the United States: A Brief History
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Definition and Overview of University Presses Before diving into the history of university presses in the United States, it is helpful to first understand what a university press does and how it differs from other publishing pathways. University presses reflect the values of their sponsoring institutions, while also shaping their…
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The Intriguing History of Paperback Books
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It all began with a penguin in a zoo. Read more about the history of paperback books!