“Book” is derived from the old English word bōc, which itself is derived from the Germanic root “\*bōk-,” meaning beech.A collection of printed or written pages that are typically bound together and have a cover is called a book.It imparts knowledge, teaches something, or tells a story.A book can be read for enjoyment, education, or to comprehend novel concepts.
The Diamond Sutra is the oldest known printed book; it was created in China in 868 AD using woodblock printing.The earliest known printed book is the Diamond Sutra, which was created by carving text onto wooden blocks and then printing it onto paper.Writing was previously done on clay tablets and scrolls in ancient civilisations.The printing press, created by Johannes Gutenberg in the fifteenth century, transformed book production and increased accessibility.Geoffrey Chaucer is frequently called the “father of English literature” in the field of English literature.
Copyright is a legal privilege that gives authors of original works—such as software,music,or books—control over how their creations are used,reproduced,and shared.The Statute of Anne, which was passed in England in 1710, was the first comprehensive copyright law.For a set amount of time, this law gave publishers and authors the sole authority to print and market their creations.
The Indian Copyright Act, 1847, the Indian Copyright Act, 1914, and the Copyright Act, 1957 which still remains the main piece of legislation governing copyright in India.In January 1958 the Copyright Act of 1957 was implemented in India.Since that time, the Act has undergone five amendments: in 1983, 1984, 1992, 1994, 1999, and 2012.
Histoty of World Book And Copyright
In 1995, World Book and Copyright Day was first celebrated.The date of April 23 was chosen because it marks the anniversary of the deaths of notable writers like William Shakespeare, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, and Miguel de Cervantes.This gives the day a symbolic meaning and serves as a reminder of the timeless power of great writing. Encouragement to read and value books is the goal of World Book and Copyright Day. Events are held all over the world on April 23 to celebrate the value of books as a link between the past and the future and as a bridge that spans generations and cultures.The theme of 2025 is “Read Your Way:Sharing Stories, Shaping Minds.”
A World Book Capital is chosen annually by UNESCO and international organisations that represent the three main book industry sectors:publishers, booksellers, and libraries, as part of the celebrations for World Book and Copyright Day.In the host nation and abroad, a few chosen cities aim to encourage reading and books for people of all ages and in all spheres of society.
From Madrid, Spain,in 2001 to Rio de Janeiro,Brazil,in 2025, UNESCO has named 25 cities World Book Capitals so far.The Brazilian city is putting into practice a project this year that emphasises how books can generate long-term economic advantages as well as social change, such as through literacy, education, and the eradication of poverty.
