Johann Gutenberg
the man and his invention
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Author
Contributions
- Martin, Douglas, 1939- - Contributor
Publication
1996 - Scolar Press, Aldershot, England, England
Language
English
Word Count
79,000 words, Guess
Page Count
316 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1115993M
- ISBN-101859281141
- OCLC Control Number31655691
- OCLC Control Numberjohanngutenbergm0000kapr
- Library of Congress Control Number94042062
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- Goodreads2421406
- LibraryThing1231530
Classifications
- DDC686.2/092
- LCCZ126.Z7 K2813 1996
Description
Although Johann Gutenberg's seminal invention of printing from movable metal type is well documented, very little is known about the man himself. In this fascinating and scholarly biography, Albert Kapr brought together a vast and widely dispersed literature to produce a revealing account of Gutenberg the individual. Acting as a historical detective, Kapr based his portrait on original documents and references, the majority of which are reproduced. He considers the different aspects of Gutenberg's life - inventor, technologist and artist - and considers his personality and achievements within a wide cultural and historical context. This is the first modern biography of Gutenberg to appear in English, and Albert Kapr revised and updated his text (originally published in 1986, second edition 1988) especially for this translation.
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