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Are hardback books things of 'great beauty' or a dying art?

Are hardback books things of 'great beauty' or a dying art?
BBC Arts Sunday 24 May 2026, 06:43 UTC 1 min read
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Readers, publishers, shops and libraries share their thoughts on the hardback's future.

Readers, publishers, shops and libraries share their thoughts on the hardback's future.
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