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Gutenberg to Plantin: An Outline of the Early History of Printing

Gutenberg to Plantin: An Outline of the Early History of Printing

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryTechnology & EngineeringTypography & Calligraphy

ISBN10: 1025697316
ISBN13: 9781025697314
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gutenberg to Plantin: An Outline of the Early History of Printing provides a scholarly yet accessible overview of the transformative era following the invention of the printing press. This work traces the evolution of book production from the pioneering achievements of Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century to the sophisticated international operations of the Plantin press in the late 16th century.

The narrative explores the technical and cultural shifts that occurred as the printed word began to replace manuscript traditions across Europe. George Parker Winship examines the master printers, the development of elegant typefaces, and the growing influence of the book trade on intellectual and social life. By focusing on key figures and regional centers of printing, the book illuminates how the mechanical reproduction of texts reshaped literacy and the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance.

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