Johann Gutenberg was born in Mainz, Germany where he invented the printing press which allowed for metal letters to be arranged and printed, revolutionizing book publishing. Using this new technology, Gutenberg printed the Gutenberg Bible, considered the first major book printed in Europe. There is now a statue in Mainz honoring Gutenberg and his impact as the inventor of the printing press.

1. Johann Gutenberg

2. Mainz: Gutenberg’s place of birth

3. Printing of the Gutenberg Bible

4. Metal letter stamps being arranged for printing (Typesetting).

5. Statue of Gutenberg in Mainz

6. Gutenberg’s Printing Press