Episode 5
Keith Houston visits China and Germany to dig up more history of printing presses and the modern book. Read by Deborah Findlay.
Just what goes into the making of a book?
Keith Houston journeys to China and Germany to discover the history of the printing press - and the birth of the modern book.
This is an exploration behind the elements that go into the creation of one of life's most powerful and precious objects - 'The Book'.
From the creation of parchment and paper to the the materials that we use now, this is a delightful dip into the long and often surprising history of one of the world's most important information technologies.
Omnibus of five parts abridged by Libby Spurrier.
Read by Deborah Findlay.
Producer: Celia de Wolff
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Deborah Findlay |
| Author | Keith Houston |
| Abridger | Libby Spurrier |
| Producer | Celia de Wolff |
Broadcasts
Fri 18 May 201809:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Sat 19 May 201800:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 3 Mar 202307:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Mar 202312:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Mar 202317:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 4 Mar 202303:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
