tryckkultur
Tryckkultur refers to the systems, practices and material culture surrounding the creation, production, distribution and reception of printed materials such as books, newspapers, journals and posters. It encompasses typography, publishing, libraries, bookstores, and reading communities, as well as the social norms and institutions that shape what is read and how.
The emergence of printing in the 15th century, with movable type, revolutionized knowledge dissemination. In Europe
Core components include type design and composition, printing techniques, bookbinding, distribution networks, and the role of
Tryckkultur has shaped language standardization, education, public debate and national and local identities. The rise of
In the digital era, print competes with online media and digital formats, prompting digitization, open access