We hear a lot of people talking about the evolution of how words and writing began, but no one really speaks about what we write on! It’s awfully important after all. So, as it is world book day, we felt it was our duty to teach those who may not know about the evolution of books!

 

Cave Walls – 17,000 BP

 

 

Clay Tablets – 3500 BC

 

 

Papyrus Scrolls – 2400 BC

 

 

Parchment – 500-200 BC

 

 

 

Wax Tablets – 200 BC

 

 

Paper – 105 AD

 

 

Printing – 1490-1500 AD

 

 

First Audio Book – 1985 AD

 

 

Kindle – 2007 AD