Imprimeurs parisiens, libraires, fondeurs de caracteres et correcteurs d'imprimerie, depuis l'introduction de l'imprimerie a Paris (1470) jusqu'a la fin du XVIe siecle

Discover the rich history of the Parisian book trade with Imprimeurs parisiens, libraires, fondeurs de caracteres et correcteurs d'imprimerie, depuis l'introduction de l'imprimerie a Paris (1470) jusqu'a la fin du XVIe siecle by Philippe Renouard. First published in 1898, this comprehensive biographical directory explores the lives and contributions of key figures in the printing industry from the introduction of printing in Paris in 1470 through the sixteenth century. With 508 pages of meticulously researched content, this work served as the definitive reference on the subject until the 1960s when it was updated by the Bibliothèque Nationale. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2011, this paperback edition is an essential resource for historians, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in the evolution of publishing in France. Delve into the fascinating world of printers, booksellers, and typographers who shaped the literary landscape of their time.