ISBN: 9781332749591 - the printed book (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

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

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

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating overview of the printed book provides a comprehensive history from its inception to the sixteenth century. Beginning with the humble beginnings of woodcuts and block books, the author introduces Johannes Gutenberg, widely recognized as the inventor of printing with movable metal type. The book traces the spread of printing technology from its birth in Mainz, Germany, across Europe to Italy, France, the Netherlands, and ultimately England, where William Caxton established the first English press at Westminster. It explores the influence of early typography on the book's form, design, and content, discussing the introduction of title pages, the use of woodcuts and typefaces, and the emergence of the scholar-printers. The work sheds light on the book's role as both a vehicle for disseminating knowledge and as a facilitator of the Renaissance and Reformation movements. Its concluding chapters highlight the contributions of notable printing houses such as those of Aldus Manutius in Venice, Christopher Plantin in Antwerp, and the Elzevirs in the Netherlands. The book concludes by emphasizing the enduring impact of printing on the advancement of knowledge, literature, and human civilization. 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.…