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This book concerns itself with the history of block books, an early form of book that was produced by printing from engraved wooden blocks. Developed prior to the invention of movable type printing by Johannes Gutenberg, block books nevertheless represent an intermediary step in the technological development of book production. The book in question, whose author is unknown, is particularly valuable due to the inclusion of a series of woodcuts that are similar in style to those produced by noted printer Erhard Reuwich. The author argues that the text and images of the book were intended to serve as a guide for pilgrims visiting Rome during the Christian Jubilee of 1475. The text offers descriptions of various churches and other religious sites in Rome, along with information about the relics and indulgences associated with each. The woodcuts provide further illustration of the locations and events described in the text. Overall, this book offers an engaging and informative examination of a rare and historically significant early printed book. It provides insights into the development of printing technology and the role of religious pilgrimage in medieval Europe.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns itself with the history of block books, an early form of book that was produced by printing from engraved wooden blocks. Developed prior to the invention of movable type printing by Johannes Gutenberg, block books nevertheless represent an intermediary step in the technological development of book production. The book in question, whose author is unknown, is particularly valuable due to the inclusion of a series of woodcuts that are similar in style to those produced by noted printer Erhard Reuwich. The author argues that the text and images of the book were intended to serve as a guide for pilgrims visiting Rome during the Christian Jubilee of 1475. The text offers descriptions of various churches and other religious sites in Rome, along with information about the relics and indulgences associated with each. The woodcuts provide further illustration of the locations and events described in the text. Overall, this book offers an engaging and informative examination of a rare and historically significant early printed book. It provides insights into the development of printing technology and the role of religious pilgrimage in medieval Europe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780428071318_0
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