Wood Blocks and Metal Type

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1962

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Discusses the discoveries and developments which brought about the invention of movable type by Gutenberg. Describes the work of the alchemist in casting metals, the making of wood blocks, and the development of oil based paints. Demonstrates Gutenberg's experiments with metals and shows woodcuts representative of those produced and used in Gutenberg's day. Features Dr. Frank Baxter.

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