The book "Books and Their Makers in the Middle Ages: A Study of the Conditions of Production and Distribution of Literature from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the End of the Seventeenth Century, Volume II" by George Haven Putnam is an in-depth scholarly work devoted to the analysis and study of the conditions of creation and distribution of book products in the period middle ages The author examines various aspects of the cultural and intellectual life of society from the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the seventeenth century, highlighting key issues and trends in the development of the literary sphere. In the second volume of the book, special attention is paid to the production and distribution of book products, which significantly helps to better understand the importance of the book as a carrier of knowledge and culture in the relevant historical period. The author offers the reader carefully researched material that helps to better imagine the complex processes of creation, distribution and use of book products in the medieval and early modern periods. Thanks to this book, the reader can expand his knowledge about the history of book publishing and discover the fascinating world of cultural heritage, which was formed during the important historical events of the mentioned period.