John Gutenberg, First Master Printer cover art

John Gutenberg, First Master Printer

John Gutenberg, First Master Printer

By: Franz von Dingelstedt
Listen for free

About this listen

 Dive into the intriguing final years of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the visionary behind the invention of the movable letter press. Set in the backdrop of Mayence, this podcast explores Gutenbergs life of poverty, his allies, adversaries, and the surprising reasons behind his financial struggles. This narrative was meticulously crafted by volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders in just two days, marking their 15th anniversary with the 50,000th published book at Project Gutenberg. (Narrated by Claudia Salto)Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • 06 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt

    06 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the intriguing final years of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the visionary behind the invention of the movable letter press. Set in the backdrop of Mayence, this podcast explores Gutenbergs life of poverty, his allies, adversaries, and the surprising reasons behind his financial struggles. This narrative was meticulously crafted by volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders in just two days, marking their 15th anniversary with the 50,000th published book at Project Gutenberg. (Narrated by Claudia Salto)
    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • 05 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt

    05 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the intriguing final years of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the visionary behind the invention of the movable letter press. Set in the backdrop of Mayence, this podcast explores Gutenbergs life of poverty, his allies, adversaries, and the surprising reasons behind his financial struggles. This narrative was meticulously crafted by volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders in just two days, marking their 15th anniversary with the 50,000th published book at Project Gutenberg. (Narrated by Claudia Salto)
    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
  • 04 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt

    04 - John Gutenberg, First Master Printer by Franz von Dingelstedt
    Jul 26 2025
    Dive into the intriguing final years of Johannes (John) Gutenberg, the visionary behind the invention of the movable letter press. Set in the backdrop of Mayence, this podcast explores Gutenbergs life of poverty, his allies, adversaries, and the surprising reasons behind his financial struggles. This narrative was meticulously crafted by volunteers at Distributed Proofreaders in just two days, marking their 15th anniversary with the 50,000th published book at Project Gutenberg. (Narrated by Claudia Salto)
    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.