"The invention of printing. A Collection of Facts and Opinions Describing Early Editions and Playing Cards, Fifteenth-Century Block Books, the Legend of Laurence Janszon Koster of Harlem, and the Work of John Gutenberg and His Associates is an acclaimed book written by Theodore Lowe De Winne. The author examines in detail the history of the development of printing, from the initial stages to the invention of book printing. The book reveals the essence and significance of various editions, tells about the key figures who revolutionized the printing business. Bright and interesting scientific narrative, marked by deep analysis and a large number of facts, will be useful both to specialists in the field of publishing and the history of book printing, and to a wide range of readers who are interested in the cultural heritage of mankind.