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Robert Darnton, "Pirating and Publishing: The Book Trade in the Age of Enlightenment" (Oxford UP, 2021)

New Books in Economic and Business History

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From Reporter to Historian: A Journey Through Book History

This chapter narrates the speaker's evolution from an aspiring newspaper journalist to a passionate historian, fueled by pivotal experiences at various institutions. It introduces key themes of book history, accessibility, and the complexities of pirating and publishing in academia.

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