bacaartikeldisiniaja -- Book printing may sound like a boring niche that doesn't move much each year. So you might be surprised to find that the printing press, like letters and alphabets, tells a far more amazing story than we normally know.
There have been many developments that have had a major impact on book printing. The technology that led to the creation and storage of records was introduced by the Sumerians in the form of cuneiform. Cuneiform is an ancient cuneiform script used in Mesopotamia and Persia. The slate was later replaced by paper and became the primary medium for books as we know them today.
During the reign of King Ptolemy I Sawter, a large number of books were kept in the Library of Alexandria, Egypt. Ptolemy instructed his scouts to collect all kinds of books existing in the civilized world and bring them into the library for safe keeping. The original work was reproduced and promptly returned to its rightful owner. What was returned was of course a duplicate.
It was interesting to see how the owners reacted when they found out they were getting mere copies of their books... On the other hand, we'll never know. One thing is certain: arguing with the king is not good for your health.
Of all the events that have affected printed books, none has had more impact than the invention of the type. This process was used by the Chinese in his 1041, and the earliest book was printed in Korea in his 1403. Although the process is similar, Johann Gutenberg's invention would have made a much greater contribution to the printed book, as his type could quickly print many copies of the same text. What Koreans couldn't do. Gutenberg's groundbreaking inventions paved the way for later innovations and sparked the success of future printers and publishers.
Today, printers can produce thousands of books in record time. The invention of advanced printers capable of printing thousands of pages per minute made this possible. The pioneering spirit of early civilizations, and of course Johann Gutenberg, deserve credit for making mass production of printed books possible. This rich history has given modern man the convenience of having books at his fingertips.
