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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:software gptkb:Library gptkb:book gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:access |
free
free access |
| gptkbp:accessibility |
public domain
available for research free access on display available for research purposes accessible to researchers limited access due to rarity limited accessibility due to rarity restricted access in libraries |
| gptkbp:acquisition |
acquired by National Library of Monaco
donated to National Library of Canada acquired by the National Library of Malta in the 19th century acquired by British Museum donated to the library |
| gptkbp:acquisition_year |
gptkb:1930
gptkb:unknown 1930s acquired in the 19th century |
| gptkbp:advances |
represents technological advancement
|
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Archives
libraries and museums worldwide |
| gptkbp:archives |
Part of digital archives in various libraries
included in digital archives of historical texts part of digital archives |
| gptkbp:art_style |
gptkb:manuscripts
gptkb:carving Gothic script woodcut illustrations decorated initials Some copies have illuminated pages initially black ink only |
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
high artistic value
decorative elements influenced artists considered a work of art valued for its craftsmanship considered a masterpiece of typography valued for its artistry notable for its craftsmanship influenced book design and typography Notable for its artistic quality considered to have artistic value high artistic value in illustrations highly valued for its craftsmanship inspired book design inspired book design and typography noted for its typography and layout valued for its artistic and historical qualities valued for its artistic qualities influenced book design notable for its typography |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Humanism
gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:Peter_Schöffer gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Peter_Schoeffer gptkb:Johann_Fust gptkb:Protestant_Reformation gptkb:Renaissance gptkb:philosophy Renaissance humanism cultural evolution cultural transformation knowledge dissemination book arts the spread of Protestantism the invention of the printing press the history of the book the spread of the Reformation art of printing the spread of the Reformation ideas |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
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| gptkbp:availability |
Public domain
available for public viewing limited copies digitized versions available online rare and valuable limited access due to rarity limited access for public viewing limited availability due to rarity limited availability in libraries limited copies exist limited original copies available for study and research limited and highly sought after |
| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:Kindle
gptkb:HTML plain text e Pub |
| gptkbp:bibliographic_description |
considered a landmark in book history
|
| gptkbp:bibliographic_details |
considered a bibliographic milestone
|
| gptkbp:bibliographic_record |
included in bibliographic records
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| gptkbp:bibliographic_reference |
ISTC No. 20220000
often cited in bibliographies referenced in bibliographies |
| gptkbp:bibliographic_significance |
important for bibliophiles
important bibliographic item |
| gptkbp:binding_materials |
often bound in leather
|
| gptkbp:binding_style |
wooden boards
|
| gptkbp:binding_styles |
various historical binding styles
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
c. 1400
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Mainz,_Germany
|
| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 1400
|
| gptkbp:charity |
gptkb:unknown
gptkb:Pope_Sixtus_IV various historical figures |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
various libraries
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Open_Library
gptkb:Archives gptkb:Libri_Vox gptkb:educational_institutions various libraries other digital libraries |
| gptkbp:collectibility |
highly sought after by collectors
highly collectible item highly collectible among rare book collectors |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:British_Library gptkb:Harry_Ransom_Center gptkb:Bavarian_State_Library gptkb:Bibliothèque_nationale_de_France gptkb:Vatican_Apostolic_Library gptkb:Vatican_Library gptkb:Fiction gptkb:poetry gptkb:National_Library_of_Iceland_collection gptkb:National_Library_of_Ireland_collection gptkb:National_Library_of_Latvia_collection gptkb:National_Library_of_Norway_collection gptkb:Royal_Library,_Denmark gptkb:Treasure_of_the_British_Library gptkb:literature gptkb:book gptkb:drama gptkb:non-fiction rare books preserved Rare Book Collection public domain books various libraries and museums various libraries worldwide Bodleian Library collection part of the National Library of Sweden's collection Bayerische Staatsbibliothek collection Huntington Library collection Morgan Library & Museum collection National Library of Luxembourg collection National Library of San Marino collection Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin collection part of rare book collections part of the Vatican Apostolic Library rare book collection British Library collection various libraries and museums worldwide |
| gptkbp:collection_size |
limited copies
over 60,000 e Books |
| gptkbp:community |
open source community
reader community author community |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
engages with the public through events
|
| gptkbp:condition |
preserved
well-preserved varies by copy preserved in climate-controlled environment preserved in good condition preserved in special conditions |
| gptkbp:conservation |
undergoes preservation efforts
conservation efforts are critical |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
ongoing conservation efforts
Ongoing preservation efforts subject to conservation efforts ongoing preservation initiatives preservation initiatives ongoing conservation efforts to preserve the book |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
regularly maintained
regularly conserved preserved in controlled environment conserved and restored conserved and restored as needed monitored by library conservators preserved in special conditions under conservation monitoring |
| gptkbp:contains |
Old and New Testament
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Leonardo_da_Vinci
|
| gptkbp:content |
Old and New Testament
contains the Old and New Testaments the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible |
| gptkbp:content_type |
gptkb:literature
public domain books |
| gptkbp:contribution |
proofreading
editing scanning formatting mass communication dissemination of knowledge translating |
| gptkbp:copies_known |
49
approximately 49 copies approximately 49 copies survive |
| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:Germany
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
|
| gptkbp:creator |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage
gptkb:UNESCO_Memory_of_the_World_Register gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site part of world heritage part of world cultural heritage part of global cultural heritage recognized as a cultural heritage item recognized as a UNESCO Memory of the World Part of world cultural heritage important cultural heritage artifact important to Western civilization recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage item |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced Western culture
increased literacy rates cultural impact on Western civilization reformation significant cultural impact influenced religious practices significant impact on Western culture impact on religious practices influenced the spread of literacy significant impact on literacy impact on the Reformation transformed communication and education significant impact on literacy and education transformed the way information was disseminated Significant impact on Western culture impact on religion and education impact on religion and society influenced future book production influenced literacy rates influenced religious reformations influenced the spread of the Reformation significant impact on literacy rates significant impact on the Reformation significant impact on the spread of knowledge significant impact on the spread of literacy significant influence on the spread of literacy transformed access to literature transformed communication significant in the spread of literacy impact on Western culture influenced modern printing transformed access to literature and knowledge |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature and art
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
recognized as a cultural treasure
recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage item recognized as a UNESCO Memory of the World Register item |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Western culture
symbol of the Renaissance important cultural artifact symbol of the printing revolution Symbol of the printing revolution represents technological advancement influenced modern publishing cultural significance in Europe culturally significant artifact important artifact of the Renaissance important in the history of communication inspired future generations of printers represents the dawn of the information age significant in Western culture symbol of the spread of knowledge symbol of the spread of literacy represents the transition from manuscript to print symbol of the transition to modernity represents technological advancement in communication aesthetic value in art and design important artifact in religious history part of the narrative of the Renaissance represents the transition to modernity symbol of the printing press innovation |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
symbol of the Renaissance
symbol of the printing revolution represents the dawn of the information age represents the dawn of the modern age represents the democratization of knowledge symbol of knowledge dissemination symbol of the Renaissance and Reformation symbol of the printed word symbol of the spread of knowledge |
| gptkbp:current_status |
held in special collections
|
| gptkbp:data_usage |
movable type printing
relief printing letterpress printing |
| gptkbp:death_date |
February 3, 1468
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| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Strasbourg,_France
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| gptkbp:death_year |
1468
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Word_Press
|
| gptkbp:digital_copy |
available online
|
| gptkbp:digital_reproduction |
available in digital format
|
| gptkbp:digital_transformation |
available online
digitized for online access digitally archived digitized versions available online some copies digitized for online access some copies have been digitized digitization efforts ongoing |
| gptkbp:digitization_status |
partially digitized
digitized version available |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
42 cm x 30 cm
approximately 42 cm x 30 cm Approximately 42 cm x 30 cm approximately 15 x 10.5 inches |
| gptkbp:editorial_focus |
volunteers
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| gptkbp:educational_use |
used in educational settings
used in educational contexts used in teaching about printing history used in teaching about the history of printing used in educational contexts to teach about printing history |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
used in educational contexts
influenced educational practices promoted literacy and education increased access to literature promoted the establishment of schools educational value in history of printing changed educational practices |
| gptkbp:exclusivity |
one of the few surviving copies
|
| gptkbp:exemplary_copy |
One of the finest copies resides in the British Library
|
| gptkbp:exemplary_work |
considered an exemplary work of early printing.
|
| gptkbp:exemplifies |
early printing technology
early printing techniques the transition from manuscript to print exemplifies early printing techniques the art of early printing the art of printing the transition from manuscript to print culture early modern book production early modern printing techniques |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:unknown
Displayed in various museums displayed in museums exhibited in various museums displayed in various exhibitions displayed in various museums various exhibitions worldwide displayed in exhibitions displayed in libraries and museums displayed in special exhibitions exhibited occasionally occasionally exhibited often exhibited in libraries displayed in special collections exhibited in special collections |
| gptkbp:exhibition_duration |
frequently exhibited
|
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
featured in major exhibitions
featured in various exhibitions exhibited in various museums exhibited in major museums featured in historical exhibitions has been part of numerous exhibitions Displayed in historical exhibitions exhibited in major libraries exhibited in major libraries worldwide exhibited in various locations featured in major library exhibitions has been part of numerous exhibitions worldwide |
| gptkbp:exhibition_location |
gptkb:National_Library_of_New_Zealand
gptkb:National_Library_of_Finland gptkb:Public_Library gptkb:National_Library_of_Cyprus British Library exhibitions |
| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
gptkb:New_York_Public_Library
|
| gptkbp:exhibitions |
displayed in museums
featured in various exhibitions exhibited in various museums displayed in various exhibitions often featured in exhibitions featured in exhibitions worldwide featured in major exhibitions worldwide often featured in exhibitions about printing history |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
featured in exhibitions worldwide
featured in cultural exhibitions Featured in cultural exhibitions worldwide featured in cultural exhibits often included in cultural heritage exhibits part of cultural exhibits |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Gutenberg_printing_press
one of the most famous books in history being one of the earliest printed books in the West |
| gptkbp:famous_work |
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible
|
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Writer
|
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
book history
field of book history |
| gptkbp:file_format |
gptkb:PDF
gptkb:XML gptkb:Dj_Vu TEI |
| gptkbp:first_edition |
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible_of_1455
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible_of_1462 gptkb:first_edition_of_the_Bible_printed_in_the_West gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible gptkb:Yes yes available online Available in digital format first edition available in digital format two volumes known as the 42-line Bible multiple editions exist two main editions Gutenberg Bible, 1455 A 1 C.7.d.1-2 first edition printed in Latin C. 9. d. 1-2 MS M. 1 |
| gptkbp:first_printed_book |
considered the first printed book
considered the first printed book in the West |
| gptkbp:focus |
gptkb:Library
providing free access to e Books |
| gptkbp:font_used |
gptkb:Textura_typeface
|
| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:Kindle
gptkb:HTML gptkb:e_Book gptkb:document plain text e Pub printed on both sides |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1971
gptkb:Gutenberg_Press |
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:Michael_S._Hart
|
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Michael_S._Hart
|
| gptkbp:funding |
grants
donations sponsorships |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:sacred_texts
|
| gptkbp:goal |
encourage the creation and distribution of e Books
to make literary works available for free |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
Gutenberg Literary Alliance
|
| gptkbp:has |
community support
search functionality user contributions mobile access donation options |
| gptkbp:has_culture |
subject of cultural studies
|
| gptkbp:has_part |
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible
gptkb:Gutenberg_Amsterdam_Island gptkb:Gutenberg_Anguilla gptkb:Gutenberg_Antarctic_Sound gptkb:Gutenberg_Aruba gptkb:Gutenberg_Australia gptkb:Gutenberg_Bahrain gptkb:Gutenberg_Bangladesh gptkb:Gutenberg_Bonaire gptkb:Gutenberg_Bouvet_Island gptkb:Gutenberg_Brazil gptkb:Gutenberg_British_Virgin_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_Brunei gptkb:Gutenberg_Bulgaria gptkb:Gutenberg_Canada gptkb:Gutenberg_Cayman_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_Comoros gptkb:Gutenberg_Crozet_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_Curacao gptkb:Gutenberg_Cyprus gptkb:Gutenberg_Czech_Republic gptkb:Gutenberg_Djibouti gptkb:Gutenberg_Eritrea gptkb:Gutenberg_Eswatini gptkb:Gutenberg_Faroe_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_Finland gptkb:Gutenberg_French_Guiana gptkb:Gutenberg_French_Polynesia gptkb:Gutenberg_French_Southern_Territories gptkb:Gutenberg_Heard_Island_and_Mc_Donald_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_Iceland gptkb:Gutenberg_India gptkb:Gutenberg_Indonesia gptkb:Gutenberg_Israel gptkb:Gutenberg_Jan_Mayen gptkb:Gutenberg_Japan gptkb:Gutenberg_Jordan gptkb:Gutenberg_Kenya gptkb:Gutenberg_Kerguelen_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_Kyrgyzstan gptkb:Gutenberg_Lesotho gptkb:Gutenberg_Macquarie_Island gptkb:Gutenberg_Madagascar gptkb:Gutenberg_Malaysia gptkb:Gutenberg_Maldives gptkb:Gutenberg_Malta gptkb:Gutenberg_Mauritius gptkb:Gutenberg_Mayotte gptkb:Gutenberg_Moldova gptkb:Gutenberg_Montenegro gptkb:Gutenberg_Montserrat gptkb:Gutenberg_Myanmar gptkb:Gutenberg_Namibia gptkb:Gutenberg_New_Caledonia gptkb:Gutenberg_North_Macedonia gptkb:Gutenberg_Peter_I_Island gptkb:Gutenberg_Philippines gptkb:Gutenberg_Queen_Maud_Land gptkb:Gutenberg_Romania gptkb:Gutenberg_Saba gptkb:Gutenberg_Saint_Barthélemy gptkb:Gutenberg_Saint_Martin gptkb:Gutenberg_Saint_Paul_Island gptkb:Gutenberg_Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Gutenberg_Seychelles gptkb:Gutenberg_Singapore gptkb:Gutenberg_Sint_Eustatius gptkb:Gutenberg_Sint_Maarten gptkb:Gutenberg_South_Africa gptkb:Gutenberg_South_Georgia_and_the_South_Sandwich_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_South_Sudan gptkb:Gutenberg_Sri_Lanka gptkb:Gutenberg_Svalbard_and_Jan_Mayen gptkb:Gutenberg_Sweden gptkb:Gutenberg_Tajikistan gptkb:Gutenberg_Turks_and_Caicos_Islands gptkb:Gutenberg_UAE gptkb:Gutenberg_Ukraine gptkb:Gutenberg_Western_Sahara Gutenberg Afghanistan Gutenberg Albania Gutenberg Algeria Gutenberg Angola Gutenberg Armenia Gutenberg Azerbaijan Gutenberg Belarus Gutenberg Bermuda Gutenberg Bhutan Gutenberg Bosnia and Herzegovina Gutenberg Botswana Gutenberg Burundi Gutenberg Cambodia Gutenberg Chad Gutenberg China Gutenberg Croatia Gutenberg Denmark Gutenberg Egypt Gutenberg Estonia Gutenberg Ethiopia Gutenberg Europe Gutenberg France Gutenberg Georgia Gutenberg Germany Gutenberg Greenland Gutenberg Hungary Gutenberg Iran Gutenberg Iraq Gutenberg Italy Gutenberg Kazakhstan Gutenberg Kosovo Gutenberg Kuwait Gutenberg Laos Gutenberg Latvia Gutenberg Lebanon Gutenberg Libya Gutenberg Lithuania Gutenberg Malawi Gutenberg Mali Gutenberg Mauritania Gutenberg Mexico Gutenberg Mongolia Gutenberg Morocco Gutenberg Mozambique Gutenberg Nepal Gutenberg Netherlands Gutenberg Niger Gutenberg Norway Gutenberg Oman Gutenberg Palestine Gutenberg Poland Gutenberg Qatar Gutenberg Russia Gutenberg Rwanda Gutenberg Réunion Gutenberg Saint Pierre and Miquelon Gutenberg Serbia Gutenberg Slovakia Gutenberg Slovenia Gutenberg Somalia Gutenberg Spain Gutenberg Sudan Gutenberg Syria Gutenberg Tanzania Gutenberg Thailand Gutenberg Tunisia Gutenberg Turkmenistan Gutenberg Uganda Gutenberg Uzbekistan Gutenberg Vietnam Gutenberg Wallis and Futuna Gutenberg Yemen Gutenberg Zambia Gutenberg-tm |
| gptkbp:has_store_in |
gptkb:Rare_Book_and_Special_Collections_Division
Special Collections Room |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a national treasure in Germany
considered a national treasure in Denmark |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:European_Renaissance
gptkb:Renaissance Renaissance period printing revolution produced during the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance pre-Reformation Europe produced during the late Middle Ages developed during the transition from manuscript culture to print culture produced during the transition from manuscript to print culture Produced during the Renaissance printed during the early Renaissance produced during the 15th century produced during the 15th century Renaissance. produced during the Renaissance produced during the early Renaissance produced during the early Renaissance period produced during the transition from manuscript culture to print culture produced during the transition from medieval to modern times produced during the transition from manuscript to print developed during the early Renaissance |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
important historical document
considered a historical artifact important primary source important for understanding early printing history considered a historical document of great importance |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
associated with historical figures
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
scientific revolution
revolutionized book production revolutionized the production of books impact on the dissemination of knowledge transformed book production |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
influenced translations of the Bible into vernacular languages
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
printing revolution
part of cultural legacy remains a significant cultural artifact has a lasting cultural legacy legacy in book history remains a symbol of knowledge dissemination |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkb:Renaissance |
| gptkbp:historical_research |
important for historical research
subject of historical research subject of extensive historical research important for understanding the history of books |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
played a role in the democratization of knowledge
played a role in the history of communication |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
historically significant
cultural transformation marks the beginning of the printed book era important historical artifact key historical document marks the beginning of the mass production of books represents the beginning of the mass production of books Marks the beginning of the modern era of publishing landmark in the history of printing marked the start of the modern era of publishing marks the beginning of the mass communication era marks the beginning of the print revolution marks the beginning of the printing revolution marks the start of the mass production of books marks the start of the printed book era marks the start of the printing revolution marks the transition to modernity pivotal in the Renaissance pivotal in the history of printing pivotal in the history of the book historically significant in the context of the Reformation marks the beginning of the modern era of publishing pivotal in the history of books catalyst for the Protestant Reformation key artifact in the history of printing key artifact of the 15th century pivotal in the spread of Renaissance humanism pivotal in the spread of literacy marks the transition from manuscript to print culture |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gutenberg Bible
|
| gptkbp:illustrated_by |
gptkb:carving
false woodcut illustrations decorated initials some copies have illuminated illustrations some copies illuminated some illuminated pages some pages illuminated |
| gptkbp:impact |
promotes literacy
literacy rates encourages reading preserves cultural heritage promoting literacy supports education facilitates research preserving literature revolutionized book production spread of literacy revolutionized the spread of knowledge increasing access to knowledge |
| gptkbp:impact_on_publishing |
revolutionized the publishing industry
|
| gptkbp:importance |
gptkb:historical_artifacts
significant in the history of printing |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:print
Renaissance humanism spread of Christianity open access movement influenced the Renaissance printing revolution development of printing technology influenced the Reformation influenced the spread of literacy the spread of the Renaissance Influenced the spread of literacy Renaissance printing Western printing increased accessibility of religious texts influenced future book production influenced the development of printing technology inspired future printing techniques inspired the spread of printed literature significant impact on the Reformation significant in Christian history start of the Printing Revolution Facilitated the spread of Protestant Reformation ideas influenced future printing practices start of the printing revolution influenced future printing techniques significant impact on Christianity sparked the spread of the Renaissance and Reformation |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:Protestant_Reformation
modern printing technology subsequent printing practices |
| gptkbp:influence_on_publishing |
influenced the publishing industry
transformed the publishing industry |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:education gptkb:public_discourse gptkb:Martin_Luther gptkb:Journalist gptkb:literature gptkb:Protestant_Reformation social change mass media modern publishing practices the spread of the Reformation influenced modern publishing practices modern publishing industry subsequent Bible translations subsequent book design subsequent book design and typography subsequent printing practices the development of the modern book. Modern printing |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
increased literacy rates
inspired literary works influenced literature influenced literary works influenced the spread of literacy contributed to increased literacy rates influenced literature and education influenced subsequent literature production influenced the development of literature influenced the development of modern literature inspired artists in various forms of media inspired writers and scholars inspired writers and thinkers of the time influenced the development of literature and publishing. influenced literature and publishing |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Johannes_Fust
gptkb:Johann_Fust scholasticism medieval manuscript tradition earlier manuscript traditions Chinese printing technology |
| gptkbp:influenced_literacy |
increased literacy rates in Europe
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired artists and writers
future printers future printing technologies inspired future printing technologies inspired future generations of printers inspired future printers inspired future printing innovations inspired modern book design inspired future generations of printers and publishers |
| gptkbp:international_recognition |
recognized worldwide
recognized internationally as a masterpiece |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:none
1440 movable type printing |
| gptkbp:is |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
one of the earliest major books printed using movable type |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
available online
digitized versions available online digitized version available online |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
the spread of knowledge
|
| gptkbp:is_accessible_by |
internet
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
numerous academic papers
many historical texts extensive bibliography exists extensively cataloged in bibliographies extensively referenced in literature |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
book production
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:Martin_Luther
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its extensive collection of classic literature
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
gptkb:N/_A
Not applicable not applicable |
| gptkbp:knockouts |
gptkb:document
hardcover leather various types Vellum originally bound in wooden boards leather binding various types of binding exist various types of bindings exist various types of binding |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:42-line_Bible
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:print
Printing press |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
English multiple languages |
| gptkbp:language_support |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
impact on literacy
foundation of modern publishing foundation for modern publishing foundation of modern printing impact on modern publishing legacy of printing technology considered a landmark in the history of printing considered a milestone in the history of printing legacy continues in modern printing and publishing legacy in publishing industry legacy in the history of printing legacy of Johannes Gutenberg legacy of printed literature paved the way for the printing revolution father of modern printing foundation for modern publishing industry lasting impact on publishing industry pioneering work in printing |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
Considered a masterpiece of typography
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Library_of_Australia
gptkb:National_Library_of_New_Zealand gptkb:National_Library_of_Scotland gptkb:National_Library_of_Sweden gptkb:Huntington_Library gptkb:Bayerische_Staatsbibliothek gptkb:Mainz,_Germany gptkb:State_Library_of_Bavaria gptkb:National_Library_of_Finland gptkb:National_Library_of_Estonia gptkb:Public_Library gptkb:British_Museum gptkb:National_Library_of_Norway gptkb:Paris,_France gptkb:United_States gptkb:Vatican_City gptkb:Morgan_Library_&_Museum gptkb:National_Library_of_Luxembourg gptkb:Bodleian_Library,_Oxford gptkb:Munich,_Germany gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin gptkb:British_Library gptkb:National_Library_of_Malta gptkb:National_Library_of_Vatican_City gptkb:National_Library_of_Canada gptkb:Bodleian_Library gptkb:New_York_Public_Library gptkb:National_Library_of_Cyprus gptkb:National_Library_of_Monaco gptkb:National_Library_of_Iceland gptkb:National_Library_of_Latvia gptkb:Bibliothèque_nationale_de_France gptkb:National_Library_of_Wales gptkb:National_Library_of_San_Marino gptkb:National_Library_of_Ireland gptkb:National_Library_of_Lithuania gptkb:Vatican_Library gptkb:National_Library_of_Denmark gptkb:Staatsbibliothek_zu_Berlin gptkb:National_Library_of_France gptkb:University_of_Chicago_Library gptkb:St._Peter's_Church,_Mainz various institutions various museums and libraries British Library, London various libraries and collections various institutions including the British Library and the Library of Congress |
| gptkbp:location_of_printing |
gptkb:Mainz,_Germany
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| gptkbp:marginalia |
some copies contain marginal notes
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:paper
paper and ink Paper and Vellum paper and vellum |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
frequently covered in media
|
| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
still relevant today
important in the history of printing still studied in print history courses important artifact in book history |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:German
|
| gptkbp:next_edition |
first edition
the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Norway the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of New Zealand the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the New York Public Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Canada the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Iceland the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Malta the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Vatican City the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Finland the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the University of Texas at Austin the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Estonia the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Bodleian Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the British Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Huntington Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Library of Congress the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Vatican Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Lithuania the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Bibliothèque nationale de France the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of San Marino the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Denmark the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Latvia the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Wales the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the University of Chicago Library the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Australia the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Ireland the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Luxembourg the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the Morgan Library & Museum the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Scotland the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Sweden the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Cyprus the ' Gutenberg Bible' in the National Library of Monaco The Gutenberg Bible at the State Library of Bavaria The Gutenberg Bible at the British Library The Gutenberg Bible at the British Museum The Gutenberg Bible at the Library of Congress The Gutenberg Bible at the Morgan Library & Museum The Gutenberg Bible at the New York Public Library The Gutenberg Bible at the University of Cambridge The Gutenberg Bible at the University of Chicago The Gutenberg Bible at the University of Michigan The Gutenberg Bible at the Vatican Library The Gutenberg Bible at the National Library of Sweden few complete copies exist known copies in various libraries known for its few surviving copies one of the few complete copies remaining several famous copies exist several known copies exist several notable copies exist some copies are more famous than others some copies are particularly famous the copy in the British Library various editions exist various notable editions exist various printings and reprints The Gutenberg Bible at the Bibliothèque nationale de France The Gutenberg Bible at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek The Gutenberg Bible at the University of Texas at Austin The Gutenberg Bible at the University of California, Berkeley The Gutenberg Bible at the National Library of the Netherlands one of the few complete copies the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Los Angeles the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Notre Dame the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, San Diego the Gutenberg Bible in the Bibliothèque nationale de France the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Pennsylvania the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Santa Cruz the Gutenberg Bible in the Bodleian Library the Gutenberg Bible in the British Library the Gutenberg Bible in the Library of Congress the Gutenberg Bible in the Morgan Library & Museum the Gutenberg Bible in the New York Public Library the Gutenberg Bible in the State Library of Berlin the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Cambridge the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Chicago the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Edinburgh the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Michigan the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Toronto the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Virginia the Gutenberg Bible in the Vatican Library the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Santa Barbara the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Riverside the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Washington the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Wisconsin-Madison the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Southern California the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Davis the Gutenberg Bible in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Berkeley the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Irvine the Gutenberg Bible in the University of Texas at Austin the Gutenberg Bible in the University of California, Merced famous for its rarity few surviving copies several known copies in institutions the ' Gutenberg Bible' is also known as the '42-line Bible'. the copy held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France the copy held by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek the copy held by the Bodleian Library the copy held by the British Library the copy held by the Morgan Library & Museum the copy held by the New York Public Library the copy held by the State Library of Berlin the copy held by the U. S. Library of Congress the copy held by the University of Chicago the copy held by the University of Göttingen the copy held by the University of Texas at Austin the copy held by the Vatican Library |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
mass production of books
first major book printed using movable type |
| gptkbp:notable_artist |
some copies are hand-colored
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| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
first major book to be printed in Europe.
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| gptkbp:notable_authors |
gptkb:Cassandra_Clare
gptkb:Colson_Whitehead gptkb:J._D._Salinger gptkb:Michael_Chabon gptkb:David_Foster_Wallace gptkb:David_Mitchell gptkb:James_Patterson gptkb:Jennifer_Egan gptkb:Kiley_Reid gptkb:Ray_Bradbury gptkb:Dame_Margaret_Atwood gptkb:George_Saunders gptkb:Louisa_May_Alcott gptkb:Leigh_Bardugo gptkb:Cormac_Mc_Carthy gptkb:Elena_Ferrante gptkb:Kiera_Cass gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut gptkb:Leo_Tolstoy gptkb:Ocean_Vuong gptkb:Toni_Morrison gptkb:Veronica_Roth gptkb:Yaa_Gyasi gptkb:Alice_Walker gptkb:F._Scott_Fitzgerald gptkb:Franz_Kafka gptkb:J._K._Rowling gptkb:Jack_London gptkb:James_Joyce gptkb:John_Grisham gptkb:John_Steinbeck gptkb:Jules_Verne gptkb:Kazuo_Ishiguro gptkb:Marie_Lu gptkb:Mark_Twain gptkb:Neil_Gaiman gptkb:Virginia_Woolf gptkb:Willa_Cather gptkb:William_Shakespeare gptkb:Zadie_Smith gptkb:Gabriel_Garcia_Marquez gptkb:H._G._Wells gptkb:N._K._Jemisin gptkb:Rick_Riordan gptkb:Sarah_J._Maas gptkb:Tommy_Orange gptkb:Danielle_Steel gptkb:Holly_Black gptkb:Charles_Dickens gptkb:Chimamanda_Ngozi_Adichie gptkb:Dan_Brown gptkb:Edgar_Allan_Poe gptkb:Ernest_Hemingway gptkb:Fyodor_Dostoevsky gptkb:George_Orwell gptkb:Herman_Melville gptkb:Sally_Rooney gptkb:Salman_Rushdie gptkb:Stephen_King gptkb:T._S._Eliot gptkb:Rainbow_Rowell gptkb:Nathaniel_Hawthorne gptkb:Jane_Austen gptkb:Jhumpa_Lahiri gptkb:John_Updike gptkb:Oscar_Wilde gptkb:Philip_K._Dick gptkb:Rebecca_Solnit gptkb:Brandon_Sanderson gptkb:Harper_Lee gptkb:Emily_Dickinson gptkb:Jonathan_Franzen gptkb:Victoria_Aveyard gptkb:Suzanne_Collins gptkb:Herman_Hesse gptkb:Patrick_Rothfuss gptkb:Nora_Roberts gptkb:Zane_Grey gptkb:Ruth_Ozeki gptkb:Laini_Taylor gptkb:Stephen_Crane gptkb:Maggie_Stiefvater |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
cultural innovator
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| gptkbp:notable_collection |
sought after by collectors
highly sought after by collectors collected by many bibliophiles collected by notable figures throughout history rare book collectors |
| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
volunteers
standardization of texts |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
introduction of printing to Europe
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| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
featured in major exhibitions
featured in major exhibitions globally exhibited in major libraries and museums worldwide featured in major library exhibitions |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
large format
decorative initials two columns of text use of movable type use of metal type large typeface two-column format two-column layout large folio size |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
multiple formats
woodcut illustrations user contributions public domain works gold leaf decoration elaborate illustrations searchable text large format decorative initials gold leaf embellishments hand-painted illustrations rubrication two columns of text elaborate illustrations and decorations large print use of metal type Large typeface contains annotations and marginalia contains illustrations and decorative elements contains woodcut illustrations initials and rubrication large typeface ornate typography textual layout and design textual variations among copies two-column format two-column layout notable for its typography and layout large size and ornate typography downloadable e Books |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
only 49 copies known to exist today
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| gptkbp:notable_influence |
global communication
modern publishing industry |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:David_Turner
gptkb:Gregory_Newby gptkb:Karen_Coyle gptkb:Michael_S._Hart gptkb:Brett_P._Mc_Coy |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
approximately 180
Approximately 180 copies known to exist approximately 180 copies known to exist approximately 180 known copies approximately 49 known copies estimated 180 copies originally printed about 180 known copies |
| gptkbp:notable_project |
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
inspired many literary works
inspired famous quotes contains biblical texts contains famous biblical passages |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Gutenberg_Bible
gptkb:print |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Sherlock_Holmes
gptkb:Frankenstein gptkb:The_Great_Gatsby gptkb:War_and_Peace gptkb:Pride_and_Prejudice gptkb:Dracula gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer gptkb:The_Iliad gptkb:The_Odyssey gptkb:Moby_Dick gptkb:The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo gptkb:The_War_of_the_Worlds gptkb:The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray |
| gptkbp:number_of_books |
over 60,000
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| gptkbp:number_of_volumes |
gptkb:1
2 two |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Inventor
gptkb:print |
| gptkbp:offers |
public domain books
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| gptkbp:original_copies |
few original copies exist
few original copies remain |
| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:Latin_Vulgate
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:National_Library_of_New_Zealand
gptkb:Public_Library gptkb:King_George_III gptkb:British_Library gptkb:King_Henry_VIII gptkb:Thomas_Cranmer gptkb:National_Library_of_Malta gptkb:Sir_Hans_Sloane gptkb:New_York_Public_Library gptkb:National_Library_of_Cyprus gptkb:National_Library_of_Iceland gptkb:John_Dee gptkb:National_Library_of_Wales gptkb:National_Library_of_Ireland gptkb:Sir_Robert_Cotton gptkb:National_Library_of_Lithuania gptkb:Staatsbibliothek_zu_Berlin gptkb:National_Library_of_France gptkb:historical_figures various historical figures British Museum collection various collectors owned by various collectors owned by various historical figures Various institutions and private collectors held by National Library of Latvia held by libraries worldwide historically owned by various collectors owned by the Vatican owned by various notable collectors various collectors and institutions over time various institutions and private collectors various historical figures and institutions |
| gptkbp:page_count |
1282
approximately 1280 approximately 1282 pages approximately 1282 1282 pages approximately 1280 pages |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Gutenberg_Project
gptkb:Project_Gutenberg_Literary_Archive_Foundation |
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:educational_institutions
cultural organizations various libraries |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Mainz,_Germany
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Strasbourg,_France
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| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
ongoing conservation efforts
varies by institution ongoing preservation efforts well-preserved conservation efforts ongoing efforts ongoing ongoing conservation work efforts for preservation ongoing preserved in climate-controlled environment efforts for historical preservation ongoing important for cultural preservation well-preserved copies exist preserved in climate-controlled conditions housed in a climate-controlled environment digitized versions available Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich actively preserved by the library conserved in special conditions ongoing preservation efforts by libraries ongoing preservation efforts exist ongoing preservation efforts in libraries preserved using archival methods several copies in museums many copies are preserved in libraries conserved in controlled environment |
| gptkbp:price |
priceless
highly valuable Valued in millions of dollars |
| gptkbp:printing_location |
gptkb:Mainz,_Germany
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| gptkbp:printing_press_used |
gptkb:Gutenberg's_printing_press
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| gptkbp:produces |
180 copies
approximately 180 copies first print run was 180 copies |
| gptkbp:project |
volunteer-driven
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| gptkbp:protocol |
verified by experts
requires expert verification provenance studies authenticated by bibliographers scholarly authentication required |
| gptkbp:provides |
metadata for e Books
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| gptkbp:public_access |
available for public access
available for public viewing limited access in libraries available for public viewing at the Morgan Library & Museum Available for public viewing at the National Library of Norway limited public access due to rarity available for public viewing at the British Library |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest
attracts scholars and tourists attracts public interest |
| gptkbp:publication |
gptkb:Mainz
gptkb:book printed in Mainz, Germany numerous research publications exist |
| gptkbp:publication_year |
1455
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| gptkbp:publications |
numerous studies published
numerous books and articles written about it numerous scholarly publications exist numerous studies published about it numerous academic papers written about it numerous publications analyze its impact numerous scholarly publications exist about it |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
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| gptkbp:published_year |
1455
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Johannes_Gutenberg
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Block-based editing
to make literary works available in digital format |
| gptkbp:rarity |
one of the most valuable books
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| gptkbp:related_event |
the spread of Protestantism
celebrations of printing anniversaries |
| gptkbp:related_figures |
gptkb:Erasmus_of_Rotterdam
gptkb:Johann_Fust |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:Publishing historical documentation cultural literacy book history information revolution |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Latin_Vulgate
influenced many subsequent printed Bibles influenced other printed Bibles other early printed books |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:2018
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| gptkbp:repository |
gptkb:Public_Library
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| gptkbp:reprints |
made for educational purposes
many replicas exist replicas exist replicas made for educational purposes various reprints exist |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
offset printing
limited editions available many reproductions exist facsimile editions facsimile editions available Facsimiles have been produced facsimile editions exist facsimile editions produced limited reproductions available many copies made many facsimiles exist reproductions exist reproductions exist for educational purposes limited reproductions exist many facsimile editions exist today |
| gptkbp:research |
extensively studied
subject of numerous academic papers subject of extensive research |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:literary_criticism
textual analysis and historical context focus of many academic studies |
| gptkbp:research_importance |
important for bibliographic studies
important for understanding early printing history |
| gptkbp:research_institutes |
studied by universities
studied by libraries and universities worldwide |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
high
scholarly studies scholars and historians subject of many studies subject of many dissertations subject of numerous studies subject of extensive research subject of extensive research and study high scholarly interest subject of numerous publications high research interest Highly sought after by scholars focus of bibliographic studies high among bibliophiles high interest among bibliophiles high interest among bibliophiles and historians high level of scholarly interest highly studied by bibliographers highly studied by historians of great interest to historians |
| gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:document
large format large pages |
| gptkbp:restoration |
subject to conservation efforts
undergoes conservation efforts underwent conservation efforts Some copies have undergone restoration |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
extensively studied
subject of scholarly research extensively studied by historians subject of numerous academic papers subject of numerous studies subject of extensive scholarly research subject of extensive research various annotated editions exist subject of extensive studies subject of scholarly debate extensively researched by historians subject of extensive academic research important for biblical studies subject of extensive academic study subject of extensive study debates on authenticity Subject of extensive academic study subject of scholarly debate regarding its production authorship and production methods critical for understanding early printing history debate over the number of copies printed discussions on authenticity and provenance focus of scholarly research important for bibliographic studies important for bibliophiles important for the study of early printing history subject of debates among historians subject of ongoing discussions subject of scholarly debate regarding its impact various editions published for study various scholarly editions published important for bibliographers important for scholarly study of early printing. |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
important for bibliographic studies
important in bibliographic scholarship important in the field of book history |
| gptkbp:shelf_mark |
Bodleian Library MS. Auct. D. 4. 17
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| gptkbp:signatories |
decorated initials present
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major book printed using movable type
first major book printed using movable type |
| gptkbp:size |
gptkb:document
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:unknown
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| gptkbp:strength |
high
valuable for historical research high research value highly valued by bibliophiles important for bibliographic studies high research value for historians and bibliophiles |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Textura_typeface
Textura Gothic typeface |
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:Christianity
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| gptkbp:subject_matter |
gptkb:Christianity
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| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Word_Press
multiple languages |
| gptkbp:symbol |
symbol of the spread of knowledge
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| gptkbp:symbol_of_innovation |
symbol of technological innovation
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| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:print
digitization text encoding online distribution |
| gptkbp:text |
gptkb:Old_Testament
gptkb:Vulgate gptkb:sacred_texts gptkb:the_Latin_Vulgate gptkb:Biblia_Sacra gptkb:New_Testament Old and New Testament |
| gptkbp:topics |
textual analysis and printing techniques
various research topics in bibliology and history |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Christian_Bible
gptkb:book gptkb:sacred_texts non-profit open access volunteer-driven incunabulum |
| gptkbp:user_base |
gptkb:students
gptkb:educators gptkb:researchers general public millions of users |
| gptkbp:values |
priceless
high monetary value extremely valuable highly valuable high market value for original copies highly valuable collector's item extremely high monetary value |
| gptkbp:variant |
multiple versions exist
multiple copies exist multiple editions exist different editions exist multiple variants exist among copies some copies have textual differences various textual variants exist |
| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
various historical owners
various owners before acquisition various owners before NYPL |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:Johannes_Fust
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| gptkbp:website |
www.gutenberg.org
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| gptkbp:writings |
subject of textual analysis studies
subject of extensive textual analysis subject of textual criticism contributed to the spread of literature |
| gptkbp:year_created |
1455
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Archives
gptkb:The_Open_Conspiracy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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