Full Record Check this checkbox to mark or unmark the current record AUTHOR Carter, Jason (Children's author), author. TITLE Gutenberg's Bible / Jason Carter. EDITION First edition. IMPRINT New York : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2017. DESCRIPTION 1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), map, portraits. CONTENT TYPE text txt rdacontent. MEDIA TYPE computer c rdamedia. CARRIER TYPE online resource cr rdacarrier. SERIES Gale virtual reference library. SERIES Let's find out! Primary sources. NOTE Includes bibliographical references and index. CONTENT NOTE Primary sources -- The Gutenberg Bible -- The early history of books -- How the printing press changed the world -- Johannes Gutenberg's early life -- Invention of the printing press -- How Gutenberg's printing process worked -- Creation of the Gutenberg Bible -- A simple layout -- Ink -- Decorations and color -- A serious disagreement -- Remaining copies. SUMMARY In this book, Readers will learn how the Bible that Johannes Gutenberg began work on in 1450 resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. The Gutenberg Bibles layout and decoration are discussed, while images of the pages from the book itself impress upon readers the importance of consulting primary sources. SUBJECT Gutenberg, Johann, 1397?-1468. SUBJECT Printers -- Germany -- Biography. SUBJECT Printing -- History -- Origin and antecedents. DISCIPLINE Library. OTHER AUTHOR Gale Group. SERIES Let's find out! (Britannica Educational Publishing). Primary sources. ISBN 9781508103288 (electronic book). Location Call Number Status ebooks / online materials 686.2092 CAR Available