Introduction . . 1
The Origins of Printing . . 23
The Invention of Woodblock Printing and Printing in the Tang (618-907) and the Five Dynasties (907-960) . . 41
Printing in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) . . 49
Printing in the Liao, Western Xia and Jin Dynasties (907-1234) . . 61
Printing in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) . . 67
Printing in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) . . 73
Printing in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) . . 85
The Printing of Paper Money and Trademarks . . 97
The Invention and Development of Movable-type Printing . . 103
The Evolution of Bookbinding . . 115