The journey of the book. From papyrus to kindle

This is a book by the Spanish writer and journalist Irene Vallejo, published in 2019. The book is a history of books and culture, beginning with antiquity and ending with modernity. She talks about various topics related to the book: the history of the creation of writing, the distribution of books in different countries and cultures, the role of the book in the religious and scientific world, as well as the influence of books on people and society.

The book became a bestseller in Spain and received positive reviews from critics for its detail and skill in telling the story of the book and culture in general.