A short, useful article, but don't follow the links - they are not good that discusses ancient "pens" and ink
(Latin 1, Webquest 1: Ancient Writing & Books)tin
Roman Contributions to Bookmaking
About the codex; link to Writing is informative but not necessary for webquest
Images of Orality & Literacy in Greek Iconography
Excellent collection of links to images that show readers and writers in action
Some Manuscript Images of the Technology of the Word in the Middle Ages
Taking the evolution of books and writing just a bit beyond antiquity - here are lovely images of books and writers from medieval times.
Ancient Bookmaking in the Early Roman World
Well-researched, but long, resource about books and bookmaking in ancient Rome.
Ink
Detailed description of a type of ink and the symbolism of ink colors.
Writing Supplies in Ancient Rome
Exceptionally well-organized site, done by a good friend of mine from UCLA - Professor Robert Cape. Use the links on this site - very carefully selected & researched.
