Project Gutenberg

Johann Gutenberg also known as Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden Gutenberg was an amazing, German man in the world of science. He is well known for the invention of the printing press, but he was also a blacksmith, goldsmith, and publisher. He developed many items in the 1400’s such as the use of oil-based ink and printed several books. Most of Johann Gutenberg’s early life is a mystery, but we do know some information about him. He was born in 1398 in Mainz, Germany. Gutenberg was the youngest…

Velcro is one of the best inventions in the world it can be used in many scenarios like to stick objects to walls that is how great Velcro Is. In this essay, it is going to explain what it is used for, how it is worn and what important people or companies use Velcro and how and who got the idea for Velcro. Some facts about Velcro is the idea came from a weed while the inventor was hiking as it is going to be explained below . Biography.com states when and how the idea of Velcro came into…

The printing press and its involvement in the reformation Sometime before 1450 Johann Gutenberg developed the printing press, this invention made the printing of lengthy texts far easier. In the years following Gutenberg’s era to Luther’s, printing as an industry was improving exponentially. The press received mechanical improvements, increasing efficiency. Printing also became a large industry with large facilities dedicated to printing. The Reformation would prove good to the printing industry…

We depend on many forms of communication in this world. Pictures. Sign language. Even everyday actions are a form of language. In the 1450’s Johannes Gutenberg had changed history forever with his invention the Printing Press. Gutenberg had gotten encouragement when he learned that the Chinese had introduced woodblock printing. Gutenberg thought of using metal letters instead so the printings would not wear out overtime. It was a success and by 1600 more than 200 million books had been printed…

easiest and single greatest developed of the Renaissance and allowed modern culture to develop," Wilde told Live Science. The printing press was developed in Europe by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440. It allowed Bibles, secular books, printed music and more to be made in larger amounts and reach more people. [Related: How Gutenberg Changed the World] Intellectual movement Wilde said one of the most significant changes that occurred during the Renaissance was the "evolution of Renaissance…

Imagine living in 1439, the printing press was just created, the first ever invention capable of mass producing a form of literature. Now fast forward to the 20th century, fax machines and ink printers are the new thing. Everyone had one whether it be in their office or home. But the question still lingered, “How can it be possible to print something in a 3D format?” Well fast forward to the present, the question has been answered. The 3D Printer was invented. Some may say “3D PRINTER?!?!?! HOW…

The invention of the moveable type printing press had a dramatic effect on the way books were created. This mechanization of the bookmaking process also changed the way illustrations were added. Before the printing press, book were written and illustrated by hand, which could take up to several years to create a single volume. However, the change in technology allowed hundreds of volumes to be created in a few short weeks. To take full advantage of this new advance in book creation, the…

because one had to measure and outline the page and then copy the text from another book. The invention of the printing press in 1445 by Johannes Gutenberg allowed for more books to be reproduced at a much quicker rate and for them and their information to be spread to people all over the world (Head). The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg had a lasting impact on the spread of ideas, most notably religion, which helped concepts from the Protestant Reformation spread across…

Change The Protestant Reformation became so widespread across Europe primarily because of the printing press. Martin Luther was able to spread his ideas for change so quickly because the printing press made books cheaper and more available to the public. Books have been a method for seeking reforms in society for ages. Harper Lee uses her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, to plead for change in the unjust way people treat others. This story, narrated by Scout Finch, takes the reader to a small town…

monks an average of 20 years to copy a bible. Having only monks copy books made them very expensive and only available to the rich and royalty. The inventor of the Printing Press was Johannes Gutenberg, was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher who introduced printing in Europe. Gutenberg perfected small metal type,each type was a single letter or character. Movable type had been used in Asia hundreds of years earlier, but Gutenberg’s innovation of a casting system and metal…