Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing (SHARP)

The Society for the History of Authorship, Reading, and Publishing (SHARP) is an academic organization dedicated to studying and promoting understanding of the history of books, writing, reading habits, and the dissemination of knowledge. Its members include scholars from various fields who explore how texts and ideas have been created, shared, and received over time. SHARP fosters research, conferences, and publications to deepen insight into the cultural and social impacts of authorship and publishing throughout history. It aims to enhance appreciation for the ways in which the production and consumption of texts influence societies and cultures worldwide.