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Stephen Fry & The Gutenberg Press [DVD]

Stephen Fry (Actor), Barbara Rupp (Actor), Patrick McGrady (Director) | Rated: Exempt | Format: DVD
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The printing press was the worlds first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world by sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age. In this BAFTA nominated programme Britains national treasure, Stephen Fry investigates Johann Gutenberg, the elusive inventor of the printing press. Stephens investigation discovers the lengths to which Gutenberg went to keep his project secret, and uncovers the importance of printing in medieval Europe. To really understand the man Stephen must get his hands dirty, assembling a team of craftsmen to build a working copy of Gutenbergs original press. Can Stephens team match the achievement of Gutenbergs medieval craftsmen?

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world by sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age. In this BAFTA nominated programme Britain's national treasure, Stephen Fry investigates Johann Gutenberg, the elusive inventor of the printing press. Stephen's investigation discovers the lengths to which Gutenberg went to keep his project secret, and uncovers the importance of printing in medieval Europe. To really understand the man Stephen must get his hands dirty, assembling a team of craftsmen to build a working copy of Gutenberg's original press. Can Stephen's team match the achievement of Gutenberg's medieval craftsmen? SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press ( The Machine That Made Us ) ( Stephen Fry & the Gutenberg Press )

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5.0 out of 5 stars Edutainment at its best! 21 April 2013
By Mags
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This is a really fascinating glimpse into the basis of our technology today. Stephen Fry is knowledgable and yet easily acessible .
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gutenberg Press 8 Feb 2012
By The Flyer
Format:DVD
Very interesting programme that is presented in typical Stephen Fry style.interesting how the press, type, printing is all brought together. Well worth buying
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4.0 out of 5 stars The renaissance made easy. 27 Oct 2011
By Historymaster
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It is about time that this excellent documentary came onto DVD. Fry paces the story very well, and there is a real sense of the size of Gutenberg's achievement. Suitable for bright 12 year olds and older.
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