Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press

by Kay Melchisedech Olson, Tod Smith (Illustrator)

Overview

Tells the story of Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press. Written in graphic-novel format.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736896443
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	09/01/2006
Series:	Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tod Smith grew up in Rhode Island, where he attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. He started working in comics in the 1980s, and has been an illustrator for comics and books ever since. He loves to play music in his free time, and when he was in middle school, the Beatles inspired him to start to play the guitar. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Candace.

Table of Contents

Hand-copied books — A secret project — The printing press — The printing business.

Editorial Reviews

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