Making of a Renaissance Book, The

Synopsis

Illustrates the earliest detailed account of the working of the printing press, as published by Christophe Plantin in 1567. Professor Dana W Atchley III narrates from Plantin’s text as experts carry out the old procedures in Plantin’s home and printing office, now the Plantin-Moretus Museum of Antwerp, Belgium.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. col. 30 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1969

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale:US$50.00 (VHS PAL)

Subjects

History; Technology

Keywords

Antwerp; history of the 16th century; Plantin, Christopher; printing

Credits

Director

Dana W Atchley

Producer

Dana W Atchley

Cast

Dana W Atchley

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

American Friends of the Plantin-Moretus Museum

Distributor

Name

American Friends of the Plantin-Moretus Museum, c/o the Stinehour Press, PO Box 159, Lunenburg, VT 05906, USA, tel +1 802 328 2507, fax +1 802 328 3960