A History of Writing Revised edition

‘if you’re intrigued with writing’s past, Fischer’s book is well worth a read . . . a brilliant book’ – New Scientist

‘A uniquely entertaining study of human language’ – Pennsylvania Literary Journal

From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, A History of Writing Revised edition offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. Illustrated with numerous examples, this book offers a global overview in a form that everyone can follow. The author also reveals his own discoveries made since the early 1980s, making it a useful reference for both students and specialists as well as the general reader.