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The common answer is Johannes Gutenberg. However, Gutenberg did not invent printing. In fact, Gutenberg’s press used preexisting technology. The REAL question is, how did we get to Gutenberg and why does he get all the credit? Let’s find out. WOODBLOCKS In China (and other Asian countries) printers used carved woodblocks to print. It wasContinue reading “Who invented the printing press?”