"A terrific anthology, ranging over problems in the history of reading that reappear across historical periods and geographical contexts, and written by the very top specialists of all the areas. . . . A very important work."—Abby Zanger, Harvard University
"Ranging from ancient Greece to the Internet, edited by two leading scholars in this rapidly expanding field, and written by a group of specialists in a lucid and accessible style, A History of Reading in the West . . . will be quite indispensable for students and scholars alike."—Peter Burke, Emmanuel College, Cambridge
"It is no exaggeration to say that these historians...have transformed and revitalized the field of book history..."—San Francisco Chronicle
"Its usefulness to scholars of the history of the book, reading, writing, and print cultures is immense...."—SHARP News
"The viewpoints offered by the authors are rich and varied...a veritable history of reading in the West..."—History of Reading News
"There is no way to encapsulate here the richness of these explorations."—Los Angeles Times Book Review