What were the features of new books produced in europe after the invention of printing press?
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(i) Cheap : The books produced were very cheap as compared to earlier books.
(ii) Resemblance with manuscript : Printed books resembled greatly the written manuscripts in appearance and layout. The metal letters imitated the ornamental handwritten styles.
(iii) Handwork : Borders of the books were illuminated by hand, with foliage and other patterns.
(iv) Role of painting : Illustrations were painted. The books printed for the elites had space for decoration.
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1. Printed books at first closely resembled the written manuscripts in appearance and layout.
2. The metal letters imitated the ornamental handwritten styles.
3. Borders were illuminated by hand with foliage and other patterns, and illustrations were painted.
4. In the books printed for the rich, space for decoration was kept blank on the printed page.
5. Each purchaser could choose the design and decide on the painting school that would do the illustrations.