A revolution to printing and writing
- In the 1440s, Johannes Gutenberg started to experiment with movable types. He made a metal movable type system of casting letters with screw press and hand mould. The machine was semi-mechanic but was very effective.
- The first complete book printed on the movable type was the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. 180 copies were created - 45 were printed on vellum (fine parchment) and 135 on paper.
- Gutenberg's invention led to a revolution in printing all over Europe. By the late 15th century, 20 million books were published as well as newspapers, magazines, and other media.
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