Peter Schoeffer

Peter Schoeffer was a prominent German printer and publisher in the 15th century, known for his work during the early era of movable type printing. He collaborated with Johannes Gutenberg, helping to produce some of the first printed books, including the Gutenberg Bible. Schoeffer was skilled in printing, type-making, and book design, playing a key role in spreading written knowledge across Europe. His innovations contributed significantly to the historic shift from manual manuscript copying to mass-produced books, making literature and information more accessible and shaping the foundation of modern publishing.