Content Starts Here
Gutenberg, Johannes
Encyclopaedia Search
Gutenberg, Johannes
'});)
. He invented the technique of printing from moveable type, and is regarded as the originator of the first printed bible, which has come to be known as the Gutenberg Bible (<i>c.</i> 1455).', copy:'(Image © Billie Love)'});)
Click images to enlarge
German printer, the inventor of European printing from movable metal type (although Laurens Janszoon Coster has a rival claim).
Gutenberg began work on the process in the 1440s and in 1450 set up a printing business in Mainz. By 1456 he had produced the first printed Bible (known as the Gutenberg Bible). Much of the information available about Gutenberg is controversial and it is not known what other books he printed.
He punched and engraved a steel character (letter shape) into a piece of copper to form a mould which he filled with molten metal. The letters were in Gothic script and of equal height.
© Research Machines plc 2008. All rights reserved. Helicon Publishing is a division of Research Machines plc.
Advertisement starts
Advertisement ends
Related Links
Grenada Flag
Yellow represents sunshine, warmth, and wisdom. Green symbolizes the lush vegetation and agriculture. Effective date: 7 February 1974.
>>
Advertorial
Find out how to buy the things you've always wanted and sell the things you don't on ebay.
Font size
Mail
My account
Help
Community
Print now
Send to a friend
Related articles
Related products
