{"product_id":"the-lost-gutenberg-the-astounding-story-of-one-books-five-hundred-year-odyssey-paperback","title":"The Lost Gutenberg: The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Leslie Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A lively tale of historical innovation, the thrill of the bibliophile's hunt, greed and betrayal.\" -\u003ci\u003e The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An addictive and engaging look at the 'competitive, catty and slightly angst-ridden' heart of the world of book collecting.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Houston Chronicle \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate prize. Here, Margaret Leslie Davis recounts five centuries in the life of one copy, from its creation by Johannes Gutenberg, through the hands of monks, an earl, the Worcestershire sauce king, and a nuclear physicist to its ultimate resting place, in a steel vault in Tokyo. Estelle Doheny, the first woman collector to add the book to her library and its last private owner, tipped the Bible onto a trajectory that forever changed our understanding of the first mechanically printed book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Gutenberg\u003c\/i\u003e draws readers into this incredible saga, immersing them in the lust for beauty, prestige, and knowledge that this rarest of books sparked in its owners. Exploring books as objects of obsession across centuries, this is a must-read for history buffs, book collectors, seekers of hidden treasures, and anyone who has ever craved a remarkable book--and its untold stories.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Leslie Davis\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Georgetown University and earned her master's in professional writing at the University of Southern California. Her award-winning books have been featured on \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e, and in the London \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e. She has appeared on C-SPAN Book TV and the History Channel's \u003ci\u003eModern Marvels\u003c\/i\u003e as well as on the Discovery Channel and A\u0026amp;E's \u003ci\u003eBiography.\u003c\/i\u003e An experienced and sought-after public speaker, she has delivered addresses at many prestigious forums, including the New York Public Library, the White House Historical Association, and the National Gallery of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768306958624,"sku":"9780399573361","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/beaec4ff2b27867d5d67e0c35b48d08c.webp?v=1780326734","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-lost-gutenberg-the-astounding-story-of-one-books-five-hundred-year-odyssey-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}