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nmfolkman's review
informative
2.0
I liked how in detail it goes into how much work was needed for every single step of the process, but I think kids would be bogged down with it. It would be really cool to do a paper-making activity with it, though.
pacifickle's review
4.0
Loved this biography- great balance of information and text without overwhelming young readers. Perfect field trip to see the Gutenberg bible at UT Austin!
a_manning11's review
5.0
An excellent approach to introduce Gutenberg's inventions, down to how colors were made. I agree with some reviews that the invention receives more attention that Gutenberg himself. In that respect this is not a pure biography.
The illustrations are beautiful, and contain humorous details, such as a wall hanging that says "non omne quod nitet aurum est".
The illustrations are beautiful, and contain humorous details, such as a wall hanging that says "non omne quod nitet aurum est".
desirosie's review
4.0
As we embark on a new reading stage (JP is now reading to us out loud, every day), I thought it would be interesting to check out a few books about books and printing and this is one of them. Lovely illustrations and a neat story.
asey's review
4.0
Good book with beautiful illustrations about Johann Gutenberg. Recommend for ages 7-10.
maidmarianlib's review
4.0
Unique format that builds on the individual elements of the book and then brings in the biography as well.
steamy_earl_of_grey's review
3.0
Did you know that Gutenberg means from the good mountain? It is not the surname Johannes was born with, but rather one he added as a young man. From the Good Mountain, is a book that shows how this one man helped changed the world with his removable type. The illustrations bring to mind the illuminated manuscripts and paintings of the time.
tashrow's review
5.0
A mysterious object appeared in Germany in the 15th Century. “It was made of rags and bones, soot and seeds. It wore a dark brown coat and was filled with gold. It took lead and tin, strong oak, and a mountain to make it.” To find out the answer to this clever riddle that appears on the first page of this book, readers will visit the 15th century and meet Johannes Gutenberg, who has invented a way to print books with movable type. The riddle is not left at the first page, but is the center of the entire book. Each piece of the printing press is explored from the very elements it is made from to the final culmination in a printed document. Each page is also illustrated like an illuminated manuscript.
Come visit the world of Gutenberg in this picture book biography that takes a very unique and intriguing approach to its subject matter. This is much more a biography of the press itself than Gutenberg the man. It is about the ingenuity and foresight it took to see such a construct in raw materials. Readers are sure to learn much about the process of printing and what materials were used to create books.
Rumford’s art is just as wonderful as his writing. The illuminated manuscript feel of the book is captured in its use of golds that seem to shine on the page like gold leaf. He also uses the deep blues and other rich hues to create a feel of timeless beauty.
This is an intriguing read that will appeal to students who enjoy puzzles and riddles. It is a book that unwraps and explains in a clever, engaging way. Appropriate for ages 7-9.
Come visit the world of Gutenberg in this picture book biography that takes a very unique and intriguing approach to its subject matter. This is much more a biography of the press itself than Gutenberg the man. It is about the ingenuity and foresight it took to see such a construct in raw materials. Readers are sure to learn much about the process of printing and what materials were used to create books.
Rumford’s art is just as wonderful as his writing. The illuminated manuscript feel of the book is captured in its use of golds that seem to shine on the page like gold leaf. He also uses the deep blues and other rich hues to create a feel of timeless beauty.
This is an intriguing read that will appeal to students who enjoy puzzles and riddles. It is a book that unwraps and explains in a clever, engaging way. Appropriate for ages 7-9.
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