John Dee, Alchemy, and Print Culture

A groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between alchemy, print culture, and historical figures emerges from a conference held at the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp. This special issue delves into the life and work of John Dee, a prominent 16th-century mathematician, astronomer, and occultist, examining his contributions to the nascent field of print culture during the Renaissance. The research approach combines historical analysis with a focus on the material aspects of printing, revealing how alchemical practices influenced the dissemination of knowledge through printed texts. This interdisciplinary study not only sheds light on Dee's role in shaping early modern scientific discourse but also highlights the significance of the Plantin-Moretus complex as a site where such intellectual exchanges took place.

Clucas, S. (2017). John Dee, Alchemy, and Print Culture. Ambix, 64(2), 107–114. https://doi.org/10.1080/00026980.2017.1356632