In the modern era there arose a prolific and vibrant print culture--books,         newspapers, and magazines issued by and for diverse, often marginalized,         groups. This long-overdue collection offers a unique foray into the multicultural         world of reading and readers in the United States.       Interdisciplinary essays examine the many ways print culture functions         within different groups; they link gender, class, and ethnicity to the         uses and goals of a wide variety of publications; and they explore the         role print materials play in constructing certain historical events, such         as the Titanic disaster.