Joann Johansen Burch
Fine Print (Creative Minds Biography)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780876145654
- author:
- Joann Johansen Burch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lerner Classroom
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14.9 x 0.7 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Children's & Young Adult, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Johann Gutenberg's story is one of perseverance and innovation. In the early 1400s, books were rare and expensive, with each copy painstakingly copied by hand letter by letter. As a young man, Gutenberg dreamed of finding a better way to make books, driven by his love of reading and frustration with the time-consuming process. Gutenberg's journey took him through many years of setbacks and bankruptcies, but he never lost sight of his goal. With determination and ingenuity, he developed movable type and the printing press, revolutionizing the way books were made and making them more widely available. This book tells the story of Gutenberg's remarkable life and achievements, shedding light on a pivotal moment in history that changed the world forever.