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A popular saying goes ‘books are man’s best friends’ and indeed they have proven it ever since its discovery. Books are collection of paper or any other material tied or bound together on one side on any topic. Printed books have been a much later discovery in terms of the contents carried by them. Although, scrolls and parchments were used before the invention of paper, it is generally from the time papers started being used that books started to be known.
Although the first ever book was made of vellum, gradually with the advancement of sciences and introduction of printing press, books started to get printed on paper. Slowly paper printed books replaced all other forms of writing or books. The oldest of the printed books identified is the Diamond Sutra, a Budhhist scripture.
Printed books come in various forms like hard covered or paperbacks. Printed books are found all over the world and in every possible subject and language. Printed books are manufactured from printing presses and sold as per individual copy pricing. Various sites on the internet can be used to find more information about printed books and their various types.
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