Sandra Langereis, De woordenaar. Christoffel Plantijn, ‘s werelds grootste drukker en uitgever (1520-1589)

A comprehensive biography of Christoffel Plantijn, one of the world's greatest printers and publishers during the 16th century, reveals his significant impact on Dutch society and the publishing industry. Published as part of the 'Sleutelfiguren' series by Prins Bernard Cultuurfonds, this well-researched work examines Plantijn's extensive business activities, family history, intellectual contributions, and the broader historical context of the Low Countries during a period marked by confessional and political conflicts. The study, spanning nearly 400 pages, balances readability for a general audience with deep scholarly engagement, supported by detailed annotations and source surveys in an appendix. While some academic readers may find the lack of detailed names frustrating, the book effectively weaves together multiple historical themes to illuminate Plantijn's legacy.

Esser, R. (2015). Sandra Langereis, De woordenaar. Christoffel Plantijn, ’s werelds grootste drukker en uitgever (1520-1589). BMGN - Low Countries Historical Review, 130(2), 29. https://doi.org/10.18352/bmgn-lchr.10003