Gutenberg to Plantin an Outline of The Early History of Printing

Gutenberg to Plantin: An Outline of The Early History of Printing is a book written by George Parker Winship. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of printing, from the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century to the establishment of the Plantin-Moretus printing house in the 16th century. The book covers the development of printing technology, the spread of printing across Europe, and the impact of printing on society and culture. It also explores the lives and work of key figures in the history of printing, including Gutenberg, William Caxton, and Christophe Plantin.Winship's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and lay readers. The book is well-researched and includes a wealth of primary source material, including illustrations and reproductions of early printed works.Overall, Gutenberg to Plantin is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of printing and its impact on the world.1926. Contents: The Invention of Typography, 1440-1456; The Period of Development, 1460-1480; The Spread of Printing Throughout Germany; The Establishing of Printing as a Business; The Printers Encounter the Renaissance; Venice becomes the Headquarters of the Book Trade; Printing reaches the whole European World; The First Private Presses; The Use of Pictures; The Decade of Picture Books; The Learned Printers; The Patrons of Printing; Conflicting Tendencies at Paris and Geneva; The End of the Manuscript Tradition; and The End of the Era of the Master Printers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.