Introduction Johannes Gutenberg, a name synonymous with the invention of the movable-type printing press, is one of the most influential figures in history. His groundbreaking innovation in the 15th century paved the way for mass communication, profoundly altering the course of human civilization. While many people are familiar with his printing press, Gutenberg’s life and … Read more
Introduction This write-up explores how Johannes Gutenberg transformed the publishing industry, sparked by his printing press invention. Before the invention of the printing press, books and other printed materials were painstakingly handwritten or hand-copied by scribes. This made books incredibly scarce, expensive, and inaccessible to the common people. Literacy rates were dismally low, and knowledge … Read more
This article looks at several fascinating facts about Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press history. As you have probably known, Johannes Gutenberg is the German inventor credited with introducing the printing press in Europe. The literature also refers to him as the “Renaissance Man,” a philosophical notion used to describe someone with many distinguished talents … Read more
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s biggest trade show for books. It is also one of the most important publishing events for many publishers; a must-attend fair to showcase their products and network with other industry players. I had my share of experience in attending the event back in 2015 and there are several … Read more