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'The best book about the origin of books you could read. It is clear, engaging, fast-paced and authoritative' Stephen Fry

About the Author

John Man is the author of Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, Kublai Khan, The Terracotta Army, The Great Wall and Alpha Beta.

Reviews

The Gutenberg Revolution is the best book about the origin of books you could read. It is clear, engaging, fast-paced and authoritative. * Stephen Fry *
Extremely erudite and enormously enthusiastic * Guardian *
Vivid . . . engaging, detailed and highly readable . . . a window on an extraordinary display of consummate skill and creative genius * New Scientist *