{"product_id":"the-medieval-scriptorium-by-sara-j-charles-9781836391067","title":"The Medieval Scriptorium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book takes the reader on an immersive journey through medieval manuscript production in the Latin Christian world. Each chapter opens with a lively vignette by a medieval narrator, including a parchment-maker, scribe, and illuminator, introducing various aspects of manuscript production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSara J. Charles poses the question, \u003cem\u003eWhat actually is a scriptorium?\u003c\/em\u003e, and explores the development of the medieval scriptorium from its early Christian beginnings through to its eventual decline and the growth of the printing press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the written word at the very heart of the Christian monastic movement, we see the immense amount of labour, planning, and networks needed to produce each individual manuscript. By tapping into these processes and procedures, we can experience medieval life through the lens of a manuscript maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773173973228,"sku":"9781836391067","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836391067-the-medieval-scriptorium.jpg?v=1782184448","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-medieval-scriptorium-by-sara-j-charles-9781836391067","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}