Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1398 – 1468) was a German inventor and printer who revolutionized the printing industry with his invention of the movable type printing press. Gutenberg's printing press made it possible to print books and other materials quickly and inexpensively, leading to a dramatic increase in the availability of information and the spread of knowledge. His most famous work was the Gutenberg Bible, the first book to be printed using his press. Gutenberg's innovations helped pave the way for the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution, and his legacy continues to be felt today in the world of printing and publishing.