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Beautifully designed and executed, this work by the Library of Congress examines cross-sections of several histories: of the library itself; of the science of cataloging, from cuneiform tablets and bound bibliographies to automated card production and, ultimately, the card's replacement by machine-readable formats; and the cards themselves as aesthetic objects. Interspersed throughout the text are images to delight book lovers—covers and title pa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More