The first printed book
- Block printing probably originated in China. The letter of Chinese alphabets were carved in mirror writing on large wooden blocks. The ink would be applied to the entire block, and then paper was pressed against the block. The oldest surviving printed book is the Buddhist text, Diamond Sutra and dates to 868 A.D.
- Movable type was invented around 990-1051 A.D. by Bi Sheng of China. He carved single letters on small pieces of clay or wood instead of carving the whole book on a single block. The blocks could be rearranged and reused.
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