Bruges, Belgium May 26, 2008
The first book in English ever printed was published here by William Caxton in 1446 ... Another nice little piece of Bruges history is that the first book in English ever printed was published here by William Caxton in 1446. (Suite101.com)
Ten chapters May 25, 2008
The world of books and writing has been turned inside out by the biggest revolution since William Caxton set up his printing shop in the precincts of Westminster Abbey. Heaven or hell. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Pants helped boost literacy, say historians Jul 12, 2007
"Cheap paper was available when William Caxton set up England's first printing press in 1476. His work has long been credited with the dramatic spread of learning, but Dr Mostert said: "Paper deserves a share of the credit. Its development through the increase of rags undoubtedly helped to increase literacy. (Guardian Unlimited)
London- Take the No.15 Bus Apr 19, 2007
In 1477 William Caxton published the first book printed in England and after his death in 1491 his press was moved to Fleet Street. In 1702 the first newspaper was printed and from thereon the street became dominated by the offices of the newspaper publishers and was known as 'The Street of Ink. (Suite101.com)
The year of Brown, Sarkozy, Rowling and Gibson? Jan 1, 2007
Not literature which will continue to boom but those things made from paper and glue that have been clogging up our homes at an accelerating rate ever since William Caxton knocked out Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres in 1477. Finally, technology has been developed for an electronic book that you can actually read. (TimesOnline)
Feel free to browse Aug 12, 2006
Put William Caxton in HG Wells's time machine and transport him from his busy little stall by Westminster Abbey, 1480, to Oxford Street, London, or Fifth Avenue, New York, in summer 2006. The founder of our British book trade would, like the philosopher William James's newborn babe, find himself in a booming, buzzing mass of confusion. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Survey: Pratt library top Baltimore tourist stop Jun 10, 2006
TravelSmart says about the Pratt: "Its architecture emphasizes accessibility - an open plan and no front steps leading into the entrance. The great Central Hall is decorated with the devices of famous printers and publishers, with portraits of Gutenberg and William Caxton, the first English printer.". "We welcome the designation as a landmark library," Pratt Executive Director Carla Hayden said in a statement. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Western Writers of America to Honor THE REBEL Creator, Idaho-based Publisher May 27, 2006
The name and emblem of William Caxton, England's first printer, was adopted out of respect for Caxton's reputation as a printer, writer, historian and free press proponent. The company's first real publishing venture was in 1925, when Fred E. Lukens' book IDAHO CITIZEN became a commercial success. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
