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    design is The Gutenberg Bible, also known as the Mazarin Bible and the 42-Line Bible. It is often considered one of the first notable books to have been printed because unlike early books, this book was printed with movable type. Invented by Johann Gutenberg, his invention changed the course of technology and the way people gained knowledge forever. The earliest form of printing known is the application of signet stones. This was used in ancient times in Babylonia. Before The Gutenberg Bible, books were

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    Created by Johannes Gutenberg, The Gutenberg Bible was the first mass produced book through the use of a moveable printer. Known for its artistic Latin writing, the Bible only has forty-nine copies remaining, one residing at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. The Gutenberg Bible exhibits religious qualities from the message, directly from God, and the original purpose of the creation of the Bible. A vital component of The Gutenberg Bible is the origin of the divine message

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    Johannes Gutenberg, born 1395 A.D. in Mainz, Germany, was said to have apprenticed as a goldsmith, which prompted him to invent the printing press. Gutenberg began to trifle with metal alloys and minerals to create a lightweight metal that could be poured into a detailed cast and still be strong enough to last thousands of impressions. Gutenberg’s invention allowed for a simpler, faster process, and offered longer lasting materials. The instant effect of the moveable type printing press was influential

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    were manuscripts made of parchment before the arrival of printing. A secondary effect of the fall of the Roman Empire was, “Much European cultural and intellectual life took refuge in the monasteries” according to the Educator Program of the Gutenberg Bible (Harry Ransom Center). Continuous warfare, poor crops, and abnormally cold temperatures helped drive Europe into the Dark Ages. Many Greek and Roman classical texts were lost, preserved in Byzantine and Muslim territories and according to the

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    The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg. Gutenberg’s press spread literature throughout Europe at a rate that was previously unprecedented. This newfound access to literature influenced many historical events such as the European Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. Many modern essays argue that the creation of the internet and its ongoing effects on society is very similar to past instances, such as that of the printing press. Authors, such as Clay Shirky and Le Guin, argue

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    Johann Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg was born in Mainz, Germany, in the late 14th century. In the 14th century the economic situation was not very good. His father was a patrician of Mainz during a struggle between the city and the Patricians. They were exiled from Mainz, from there Guttenberg moved to Strassburg, Germany (now Strasbourg, France). Where he learned to cut gems and taught this craft to a few students. It was here in Strassburg where he began to invent different things. In 1438

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    you do? Johannes Gutenberg decided if he did nothing, his life would be wasted away, so he went straight to work. Johannes Gutenberg was born in Mainz, France. Gutenberg had many crazy (QA) things happen in his young life, including being exiled to another country! He worked (SV.) hard as a young man, (W-W) which allowed him to become the man he is known for today. Gutenberg also worked on many projects while being exiled, including his most famous print, his forty-two lined Bible. (#3) Unsurprisingly

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    Johannes Gutenberg in the year 1440. A man who was smart and skilled enough to make new creations. He who made the creation of such a useful tool in the productions of books. A tool that was high on demand. The inventor of the machine called the printing press, that is used to transfer ink from a plate to paper and or cloth. Before the invention of printing press, books were copied by hand. The invention made a revolution of printing technology which benefits writers, printers, etc. Gutenberg introduced

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    Johannes Gutenberg Johannes Gutenberg was born in Mainz,Germany in C.1395 and died on the third of February 1468. Johannes was a blacksmith and goldsmith in his life before printing. A lot of people don’t know this, but he was the one who invented the first printing press. He was a printer during the Renaissance. We do not know a lot about Johannes’s early life because he and his family weren’t outstanding or anything. They just hid in the spotlight. Johannes lived a simple life from 1395 to 1450

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    Johannes Gutenberg is known as one of the greatest inventors of all time. His invention, the printing press, made a big impact on the world. I chose Gutenberg because if it wasn’t for his invention we wouldn’t know a lot of information today. The printing press made it easier to mass produce books and cheap enough for the common man. Johannes Gutenberg’s exact birth date is a mystery but he is known to have been born in Mainz, Germany in1398. Most of early life is still unknown to this day. His

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