Intellectually Curious

From Clay Tablets to Code: A Global History of Books


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A guided tour of how the book evolved—from Mesopotamian clay tablets and Egyptian scrolls to the codex, movable type, steam presses, libraries, ISBNs, and the Kindle era. We trace the social and technological shifts that made books portable, accessible, and influential—and how censorship, accessibility, and digital media continue to reshape the way we record and share knowledge.


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Intellectually CuriousBy Mike Breault