Books didn’t always have title pages! The title page only developed gradually over the 15th and 16th centuries. Before that time, different methods were used to announce the author(s), title, edition, place of publication, printer, publisher and publication date.

The elements indicating the beginning and the closing of individual textual units in medieval manuscripts persisted in the period of the earliest printed books. These elements are the incipit, the explicit, and the colophon. Just like the design of the book and the layout of the text, the text announcements in manuscripts and incunabula elements indicating the beginning and the closing of individual textual units in medievawere the same for a while.

Furthermore, the transition from manuscripts to printed books democratized access to knowledge, as mass production made books more affordable and accessible to a broader audience. This shift revolutionized education, enabling the spread of ideas, information, and culture on an unprecedented scale.Thus, while the form and presentation of books evolved over time, their enduring significance as vehicles of knowledge and expression remains a testament to the enduring power of the written word.