The book "The Printed Book: Its History, Illustration and Decoration from the Time of Gutenberg to the Present" by the famous author Henry Bouchaud presents a detailed overview of the development of book printing from the earliest times to the present day. In this book, the reader will find information about the path taken by the printed text from the invention of printing by Johann Gutenberg to modern technologies. The author considers the importance of illustrations and decorations in books as components of their popularity and artistic value. The Printed Book is an excellent resource for studying the history of bookmaking and the impact of technological innovation on this historic industry.