10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of printing and publishing

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• The history of printing begins in 3000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when people start using seals to print images on clay tablets.
• Although Gutenberg is considered a person who created a modern printing machine in the 15th century, printed technology has been found in China since the 8th century.
• Before the printing machine, books must be printed manually, thus making the book production very slow and expensive.
• In the 19th century, printing machines began to be used en masse, allowing faster and more efficient book production.
• In the 20th century, digital technology allows easier and faster publications, with increasing electronic books (e-books).
• The discovery of printing machines also has a big impact on the newspaper and magazine industry, allowing news and information to be spread more quickly and broadly.
• Book publishing has influenced the community in a large way, allowing easier dissemination of knowledge and information.
• Books printed in the past are often considered a luxury item that can only be owned by the rich, but since the 20th century, books have become more affordable and available to all people.
• As a result of increasingly easy and faster publication, many independent writers can publish their own work without having to go through large publishers.
• Publishing has also had an impact on the entertainment industry, with many books adapted into successful film and television series.