Between the Rivers

Explains how early sign and sound writing were written and read. Shows examples of cuneiform writing from the ancient lands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Demonstrates techniques used in writing on clay tablets. (USC) Film.

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  2. BEAUTIFUL BOOK
  3. BOOK TAKES FORM
  4. KEYS TO THE MYSTERIES
  5. NEW WRITTEN WORLDS FOR THE BOOK
  6. NOBLE ROMAN LETTER
  7. PAPER FROM CHINA
  8. PRINTING: FUEL FOR THE RENAISSANCE
  9. SIGN AND SYMBOL
  10. WESTWARD TO GREECE
  11. WOOD BLOCKS AND METAL TYPE
  12. ALONG THE NILE. 1913
  13. Decline and revival 1957
  14. Between the Rivers 1958
  15. Venice, the Perfect Book 1958

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
  2. Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62) — title, catalog record