Name the first book printed by Johann Gutenberg
Print Culture and Modern World (10)Name the first book printed by Johann Gutenberg
Answer:
Bible
Johann Gutenberg developed the first-known printing press in the 1430s. The first book he printed was the Bible. About 180 copies were printed and it took three years to produce them. By the standards of the time this was fast production.
Exam Year:
2020 Compartment
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