This book provides a comprehensive study of the famous Zainer dynasty of printers in Ulm, Germany in the 15th century. The author, an expert on the history of book printing, examines the family's legacy in the context of the broader history of printing and publishing in Europe. With detailed analysis of their printing techniques and innovations, this book is an essential resource for anyone studying the history of the book or the development of print culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.