How Books Are Made

Libraries are full of books! The process by which books are made has changed over the years. Modern printing press technology began with Gutenberg. Want to know more?

Video #1 - Old Skool Printing

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If you have time, Video #2 is long (10 minutes, 47 seconds), but fascinating - Printing a Book Old School!

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Video #3 - The Espresso Book Machine - Modern print on demand publishing

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Still interested? Let's go back to Gutenberg's story. Check out this series of videos with Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press. (note that each of the following 6 videoclips is 10 minutes in length)

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This was prepared by Linda Aksomitis

Instructor for Credenda Virtual College & High School Library Training Certificate and

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