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600 BCE
scrolls
The first form of "books" were scrolls, dating back to around 2400 BC. These were long, rolled-up sheets made from papyrus, a plant-based material. Later, wax tablets, which were like notebooks with a wax coating, emerged. Around the 1st century CE, the codex, a book with individual sheets bound together at the spine, became a more popular format.
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549 BCE
papyrus rolls
Papyrus was primarily used for scrolls in ancient times, with papyrus rolls being the common form of book. However, papyrus was also used to create codices, which were similar to modern books with leaves bound together, though this form became more prevalent later in its history. https://www.britannica.com/topic/papyrus-roll -
500 BCE
hand-bound, elaborate manuscripts
Hand-bound, elaborate manuscripts, often called illuminated manuscripts, are books created by hand with detailed illustrations and decorations, typically using gold, silver, or bright paints. These manuscripts were popular in Western Europe during the Middle Ages, with the majority created between 500 and 1600 CE. They often feature Christian scriptures, practices, and lore.https://www.britannica.com/topic/publishing/Books-in-classical-antiquity -
201 BCE
The codex
The codex, a book-like format with individual pages bound together, was the second major type of book after scrolls. Romans developed the first codices in the 1st century CE, made from parchment and bound with wooden covers, making them more durable and portable than scrolls. The codex's advantages, such as being easier to carry and navigate, contributed to its widespread adoption, particularly with the rise of Christianity.
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1452
Printed books
In 1452, Gutenberg produced the one book to come out of his shop: a Bible. It's estimated he printed 180 copies of the 1,300-paged Gutenberg Bible, as many as 60 of them on vellum. Each page of the Bible contained 42 lines of text in Gothic type, with double columns and featuring some letters in color.
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classical literature, religious works, and other forms of literature like plays written in English
After printed books like the Bible, a wider variety of texts became accessible. This included classical literature, religious works, and other forms of literature like plays written in English. The printing book production, making it cheaper and quicker to create, which led to a wider range of texts becoming available.
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digital books
Digital books, also known as e-books, are works of the mind designed to be read on electronic devices like computers, tablets, or e-readers. Unlike printed books, e-books are created and accessed in a digital format. They offer interactive features and customization options, and are often more cost-effective than their physical counterparts.
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audiobooks
An audiobook is a recording of a book read aloud, allowing listeners to consume a book by hearing it rather than reading it. This format provides flexibility, allowing individuals to enjoy books while multitasking, commuting, exercising, or doing other activities. Audiobooks are available in various formats, including physical CDs or digital files downloadable to devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers.
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interactive books
interactive books involve the reader in the reading experience through various elements like flaps, buttons, or even digital components like apps and QR codes that enhance the story. They go beyond traditional reading by incorporating multimedia, tactile elements, and interactive features. These books can be for various age groups and genres, including children's books, educational materials, and interactive fiction.
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remote control books
Remote control books you will download the website and then buy the remote off are website and then you don't even need to touch the screen you can sit on your coach and just use the remote to go to the next page or read it out loud or highlight the part you want the remote controls books and do whatever you want and all the have to do is click a button.
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