Discover: The World’s Oldest Printed Books
I came to this story sideways — a friend mentioned a Korean book older than Gutenberg, and I filed it away for seven years.
When I finally looked it up, I made a documentary that took me from Seoul to the Vatican Secret Archives. The investigation I thought I was finishing turned out to be one I was only beginning.
This site is where it continues. (Under Construction
Explore the World’s Oldest Books
Discover the remarkable history behind ancient texts, uncovering stories that shaped literature and printing through the ages.
Unveiling the Journey of the Oldest Known Printed Book
Explore fascinating insights into ancient texts and their historical significance through key discoveries and milestones.
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Historic Milestone
Jikji, printed with movable metal type in 1377, predates the Gutenberg Bible, marking a revolutionary advancement in printing.
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Ancient Origins
Tracing the roots of printing technology back to the Song of Enlightenment , this metric highlights the earliest known metal type print.
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Cultural Impact
The earliest mention of movable metal print in a text in Korea.
Worlds Oldest Books
Explore the captivating stories behind the world’s oldest books, including detailed histories and cultural insights, designed to enlighten and inspire ever
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David Redman
Filmmaker / Writer
I came to this story sideways — a friend mentioned a Korean book older than Gutenberg, and I filed it away for years.
When I finally went to see it, no one knew it was there. That inspired me to,make a documentary that took me from Seoul to the Vatican Secret Archives. The investigation I thought I was finishing turned out to be one I was only beginning.
This site is where it continues.
Discover the Journey
Explore the captivating story behind the world’s oldest book and learn how ancient texts have shaped human knowledge.
Step One: Uncover Origins
Begin by delving into the history of ancient Korean books.
Step Two: Historical Insights
EHow printing changed the world in the first Information Revolution 1450’s to 1500..
Step Three: Legacy and Influence
Discover how these ancient books inspire modern appreciation for literature and the preservation of history.