The Gutenberg Enigma

The Gutenberg Enigma (2017)

September 25th, 20171h 26min

Documentary, History
75%

Overview

A portrait of the inventor of the letterpress, who was a key figure in the history of mankind, but also an enthusiastic inventor, a daring businessman, a tenacious troublemaker: the life of Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1400-68).


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