10 Interesting Fact About The history of printing and publishing
10 Interesting Fact About The history of printing and publishing
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The history of printing began in China in the 7th century using wooden blocks to print images and text on paper.
Johannes Gutenberg is considered the creator of a modern printing machine in the 15th century by creating a printing machine that uses metal ink and blocks.
Initially, books are printed with hands using a pen and ink, making the printing process very slow.
In the 19th century, offset printing technology was found that allowed the print faster and with better quality.
William Caexton scored the first book in English in 1473, a translation of French.
In the 18th century, the publishing industry developed rapidly with the publication of magazines and newspapers.
In the 20th century, digital technology allows easier and more efficient printing and publishing.
In 1935, Penguin Books introduced books at low prices and high quality, making books more affordable for many people.
In 1983, Arpanet, the forerunner to the internet, enables online publication and faster distribution of information.
In 2007, Amazon introduced Kindle, making electronic books more popular and open doors for digital publishing.
