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Printing in England
Jul 5, 2024
Dr Lydia Zelndenrust and Robin Ince discuss early book printing in England. They delve into the history of the first English printed book, diverse text production, and the state's reaction to printing. The episode explores the origins of printing in East Asia, evolving technology, and the impact on society. Topics also include the evolution of bookmarks, banned books in England, and the power of reading throughout history.
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- Early books imitated handwritten manuscripts for familiarity, limiting early printing technology's success.
- Printing initially limited readership to the wealthy elite, with authorities controlling new ideas spread through printing.
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The Spread of Printing Technology in Europe
Printing technology was not an immediate success and coexisted with manuscript culture. Early books imitated handwritten manuscripts for familiarity. Books remained expensive, requiring significant investments of time and money, limiting readership to the wealthy elite. Standardization of language and spellings began through printed books.
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