9780282425432 - The Gutenberg Fiction: A Critical Examination of the Documents Relating to Gutenberg, Showing That He Was Not the Inventor of Printing (Classic Reprint) de Hessels,... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into and analyses the life and career of Johann Gutenberg, the German goldsmith, inventor, printer, and publisher, widely credited with being the first European to use moveable metal type in printing. The author examines Gutenberg's documented life alongside unverified claims made about his work, separating fact from fiction. The author establishes a clear timeline of Gutenberg's life, focusing on his financial struggles, personal and professional relationships, and the development of the printing press. The author also explores the broader context of Gutenberg's life, examining the role of the Church, the rise of humanism, and the development of new technologies in shaping his work. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the significant contributions of Gutenberg to the world of printing and publishing, highlighting his role as a pioneer in the dissemination of knowledge and the spread of ideas. 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.