Page-Turner: A History of the Notebook

Published: March 18, 2024, 5:50 p.m.

Roland Allen is a publisher and author whose new book is a history of that everyday essential, the humble notebook. His book \u2013 The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper \u2013 explores how the notebook's invention ushered in a communications revolution, transforming the ways that ideas were transmitted across the globe and even helping facilitate artistic movements within its pocket-sized pages. Joining Allen in conversation for this episode is fellow writer and former Managing Director of Cond\xe9 Nast, Albert Read, author of his own book on the power of ideas, The Imagination Muscle. \nWant to attend Intelligence Squared live events? Explore our upcoming line up of talks below:\nhttps://www.intelligencesquared.com/attend/\nIf you'd like to become a Member and get access to all of our longer form interviews and Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. \nFor \xa34.99 per month you'll also receive:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n- 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events\n- Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox\n...\nOr Subscribe on Apple for \xa34.99:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n...\nAlready a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more\n...\nSubscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events and discounts.\nhttps://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices