Books like Breaking into print by Stephen Krensky

A practical handbook guiding scientists through the essential stages of writing, editing, and publishing research papers in clear, accessible language.

Recounts the story of the German printer credited with the invention of printing with movable type.

Explains the principles and techniques of good writing, and discusses the seven basic technical matters that beginning writers must constantly bear in mind.

A young printer’s apprentice in 1735 New York City discovers the importance of free speech when Peter Zenger is arrested for criticizing the government.

"If you think that the Information Age began with the Internet, think again. With his innovative movable type and printing press, Johann Gutenberg ignited an unprecedented explosion of new information in 1450. Within fifty years, the number of books available in Europe grew from thousands to millions, with breathtaking consequences. Science, literature, and the study of history blossomed; Christian unity collapsed; kings formed nation-states; and explorers revealed new worlds. Gutenberg, simply put, helped found the Modern Age.". "Gutenberg: How One Man Remade the World with Words reveals this remarkable inventor as a complex and dynamic figure whose brilliance and determination were matched only by his ambition and daring. It traces the sources of his inspiration and explores the intrigues and legal battles that punctuated his decades-long, covert research and development program. It also explores Gutenberg's constant need for capital, which drove him at times to take desperate measures, such as having a city official thrown in debtors' prison until he paid Gutenberg the money he owed him."--BOOK JACKET.