The alphabet was one thing when applied to clay or stone, and qu… — Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 143 | The MMM

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The alphabet was one thing when applied to clay or stone, and quite another when set down on light papyrus.

Understanding Media (1964), MIT/Routledge edition, p 143

Quote #4708

Year: 1964

Chapter: Media Study

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