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May 16, 2009
Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg press
This is a delightful program which explains how the Gutenberg press works - through the time-honored pedagogic technique of actually building one:
Posted by Espen at May 16, 2009 11:32 AM
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The most interesting fact I learned from this show was that nobody knows the details of Gutenberg's invention. They have to make an educated guess as to what kind of printing press design was actually used. The results they get in the end are a joy to behold for any book lover, though. Highly recommended.
Posted by: Eirik Newth at May 16, 2009 3:40 PM