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The First Photo-set Book? - 1963 video

Started by Dave Hughes, February 13, 2026, 09:31:12 AM

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A German video which claims that the first photo-set book was produced in Stuttgart in 1963.



QuoteAgainst the backdrop of wage increases and reductions in working hours, printing houses are striving to mechanize and rationalize their production. With a new technical installation, a first book has now been printed in Stuttgart that was set without lead type.

The audio is in German, but it is possible to get English subtitles by adjusting the settings with the cog icon at the bottom quite easily.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8PQhNHn-gQ

Are there any other books that claim to be the first to be photo-set?
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