Pre-Printing Books: A Guide to Information on the Invention of the Alphabet and the History of Printing Before the Invention of Movable Letters. Typography Technical Series for Students #49 by Frederick William Hamilton is an important source of knowledge about the period before the invention of printing. In this book, you will learn about the stages of the development of writing, starting with the invention of the alphabet and ending with the formation of movable letters in the printing press. The author examines the history of the book and the process of its production in detail, giving the reader the opportunity to better understand the importance and influence of manuscripts and printed publications on culture and society. This book is an integral part of literature for anyone interested in the development of writing, book printing, and the history of literary culture.