The Justification of Johann Gutenberg

First edition. 8vo., [vi], 259 (last, author's note) pp. Black cloth boards, lettered in gilt to spine; maroon endpapers. Jacket with decorative details from a bible printed by Gutenberg c.1455 in Mainz (priced £14.99 to front flap).

Signed by Morrison to title page.

Author's first novel, based on the few known facts about Johann Gensfleisch, aka Gutenberg, master printer and inventor of movable metal type. "A rollicking tale... Morrison writes like a master jeweller, choosing and matching words as if they were gems... A very good read." –Independent