Johann Gutenberg and the Amazing Printing Press - Rilegato

Koscielniak, Bruce

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ISBN 10: 0618263519 ISBN 13: 9780618263516

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003

Riassunto

Offers readers the true story of Johann Gutenberg and his incredible invention that forever changed the way books were printed, enhanced with full-color illustrations and historical overview. 12,500 first printing.

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Recensione:

“The book’s own blocks of print are surrounded by a wealth of spirited, loosely drawn ink-and-watercolor spot illustrations, colored with pleasingly muted shades and accompanied by enthusiastic explanatory notes.” Publishers Weekly

“The art and practicality of bookmaking get an attractive treatment in this fully illustrated volume, which provides a clear, concise history up to the time of Gutenberg’s press.” Booklist, ALA

"This neatly balanced account earns its shelf space anywhere books are important." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

L'autore:

Bruce Koscielniak is the author and illustrator of several books for children; he is also a musician who has played the violin and jazz guitar for many years. He lives in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618263519
• ISBN 13: 9780618263516
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 40