John Gutenberg: First Master Printer, His Acts, and Most Remarkable Discourses and His Death (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. O. W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428776949 ISBN 13: 9780428776947

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life and legacy of the pioneering master printer who changed the world.

This engaging historical narrative follows John Gutenberg through early triumphs, family ties, and the turbulent times that shaped his craft and his era.

In vivid scenes and clear shared history, the book traces Gutenberg’s work, the people around him, and the dramatic events in a bustling medieval city. It brings to life the tools, presses, and secrets that helped print transform society and culture for generations to come.

• Vivid depiction of Gutenberg’s family, collaborators, and the bustling workshop
• Insights into the challenges of early printing and its social impact
• Atmospheric scenes of 15th-century MAience and its political tensions
• Accessible explorations of the craft, its innovations, and its legacy

Ideal for readers curious about the roots of print and the people who shaped the digital age’s ancestors, this edition offers a compelling look at a pivotal figure and his world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428776949
• ISBN 13: 9780428776947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152