Why Books Evolved From Square to Rectangular Shape

Antiquarian bookseller Tom Ayling explained how books evolved from their original square to their current rectangular shape due to new and different materials, which include papyrus, parchment, and paper.

Almost every book is rectangular but this wasn’t always the case.

Parchment Books
Lori Dorn
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