ALDO MANUZIO, THE GREAT PRINTER AND FIRST MODERN PUBLISHER: INVENTOR OF ITALICS AND POCKET SIZE – THE VENICE TIMES
Manuzio’s innovations, such as high-quality books at affordable prices and the 8th format, made reading more accessible and contributed to the spread of literacy. His printing works have published works by well-known authors, leaving a lasting imprint on literature and philosophy. His invention of italics allowed for more compact texts, while the pocket format made books portable and accessible to a wider audience.