Gutenberg - The First Impression. Strassbourg, Germany. He is credited with developed a method for making metal type for printing, hence he is often referred to as the inventor of the printing press and movable type. He is perhaps best known for his printing of what is known as the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. His accomplishment was developing the technique and making it available. Gutenberg (left in the group of three) stands here with his wealthy business partner, Johann Fust (far right), and his assistant, Peter Schoeffer (between the two), gazing at the triumph of their labors, the first prin
Gutenberg - The First Impression. Strassbourg, Germany. He is credited with developed a method for making metal type for printing, hence he is often referred to as the inventor of the printing press and movable type. He is perhaps best known for his printing of what is known as the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. His accomplishment was developing the technique and making it available. Gutenberg (left in the group of three) stands here with his wealthy business partner, Johann Fust (far right), and his assistant, Peter Schoeffer (between the two), gazing at the triumph of their labors, the first printed sheet, the first "proof" as it is called.
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