About the book: 1980 / The author managed to shed light on many mysteries of the beginning of printing in Europe. Deep scientific analysis and passion in the search for truth allowed the author to stand next to the hero of the book, to penetrate into the hidden springs of the actions of his enemies and judges. The fate of printing houses, fonts, publications of Gutenberg and his “competitors” is traced. The second hero of the book is pre-revolutionary religious education, the fantastic world of the Middle Ages. The monograph by N. V. Varbanets is a new word in the history of the book. It is of great value for bibliologists and historians. Fascinating for bibliophiles, for all cultured people interested in the history of books.