Adrian Johns

For the first time, the story of how and why we have plumbed the mysteries of reading, and why it matters today. Reading is perhaps the essential practice of modern civilisation. For centuries, it has been seen as key to both personal fulfilment and social progress, and millions today depend on it to participate fully in our society. Yet, at...

For the first time, the story of how and why we have plumbed the mysteries of reading, and why it matters today. Reading is perhaps the essential practice of modern civilization. For centuries, it has been seen as key to both personal fulfilment and social progress, and millions today depend on it to participate fully in our society. Yet, at...