Tames, Richard.

The printing press : a breakthrough in communication / [Richard Tames]. - Rev. and updated. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2006. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - Point of impact .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 29) and index.

Surveys the development of the printing press, from advances in Asia and Gutenberg's work in Germany to the profound impact of printing on civilization in general.

ISBN: 1403491437 1403491526 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006281118

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Printing--History.

LC Class. No.: Z124 / .T36 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 686.2