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Johannes gutenberg, german craftsman and inventor who originated a. Books about hundred years war, 39 1453 sorted by popularity project gutenberg books about hundred years war, 39 1453 sorted by popularity. Jun 02, 2016 how a gutenberg printing press works duration. Compare model book pages of the bible, letterpress printing. The gutenberg bible also known as the 42line bible, the mazarin bible or the b42 was among the earliest major books printed using massproduced movable metal type in europe. Johannes gutenberg, in full johann gensfleisch zur laden zum gutenberg, born 14th century, mainz germanydied probably february 3, 1468, mainz, german craftsman and inventor who originated a method of printing from movable type.
Biography of johannes gutenberg, german inventor thoughtco. Johannes gensfleisch zur laden zum gutenberg, birth name johannes, called name. Johannes gutenberg invented the moveable type printing press in 1450. A printing press is an object for printing books, magazines etcetera, making them available in larger quantities. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. His introduction of mechanical movable type printing to europe started the printing revolution and is regarded as a milestone of the second millennium, ushering in the. In 1453, johannes gutenberg made publishing possible by i nv entin g the m ovabl et ype printing press. It marked the start of the gutenberg revolution and the age of printed books in the west. But since his printed books never carry his name or a date, it is difficult to be certain. Search, discover and share your favorite johannes gutenberg gifs. Johannes gensfleisch zur laden zum gutenberg was a german goldsmith, inventor, printer.
Illuminated pages of the gutenberg bible, the fundamental principles of gutenbergs invention. L empresa calificada por sunat como buen contribuyente. Unique elements of his invention are thought to have included a metal alloy that could melt readily and cool quickly to form durable reusable type, an oilbased. He was born in picardy, most likely into a family of the minor nobility in 1436 and later he held the office of lieutenant of the gavenier i. Johannes gutenberg johannes gutenberg nacio en97, enmaiz, alemania y murioen1468. Hanak, the siege and the fall of constantinople in 1453, ashgate publishing, 2011, 520. The earliest mention of bi shengs printing press is in the book dream pool essays, written. Book printing had existed in china since the 11th century, but gutenberg was the first to.