Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Johannes Gutenburg

Born 1395 in Mainz, Germany
Started experimenting with printin as early as 1438
First book ever printed was his " Forty-Two Line" Bible
Obtained Financing with Johann Fust in 1455
Remained basic elements of type setting for over 500 years
Fust was impatiant and foaght with him often

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