Who we are
The International Gutenberg Society is an international association for the past and present History of the Art of Printing and font oriented media. The Society was founded on 23 June 1901, and is one of the most traditional scientific societies in Mainz.
Become a member
As a member of the Gutenberg Society you profite in many ways. The membership includes a free copy of the Gutenberg Yearbook, published every year, free admission for the Gutenberg Museum and you are invited to the exclusive programm for the Society members.
The Gutenberg Yearbook
Since 1926 the International Gutenberg Society published the periodical Publication the Gutenberg Yearbook. It has become the leading scientific yearbook worldwide in the fields of Gutenberg research and research into the history of the art of printing and of the book in general.
Our new event program is here!
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Once again, you can look forward to a diverse program of events in our "Together for Gutenberg" series. We organize this series in collaboration with the Gutenberg Foundation and the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz.
Apply now: Management Assistant Internship
The Internationale Gutenberg-Gesellschaft in Mainz e. V. offers students insights into the work of an international scientific society as part of a mandatory internship. This includes assisting with event organization, communication, and the establishment and maintenance of international networks.
Farewell to Dr. Carl Peter-Hanser Strecker
The International Gutenberg Society mourns the loss of its Board member and Chairman of the Senate Council, Dr. Carl Peter-Hanser Strecker, who passed away on 22 January 2026 at the age of 83.
For many years, he advocated with clarity, independence, and a distinctive sense of humor for the global significance of Johannes Gutenberg and for the necessary modernization of the Gutenberg Museum. His commitment, his incisive speeches, and his tireless efforts on behalf of the Museum will be remembered with deep gratitude.
As a publisher and long-standing Managing Director of Schott Music, he successfully combined tradition with innovation and shaped cultural life far beyond Mainz. We are grateful that he was able to witness the first steps toward the realization of the new museum building.
The International Gutenberg Society will honor his memory.
On behalf of the Presidium and the Board
Nino Haase, President
Dr. Carina A. E. Weißmann, Managing Director
Interview with Kirsten Hommelhoff
The German Printing and Media Association (BVDM) has had close ties with the Gutenberg Society for many decades. As an umbrella organization representing eight regional associations, the BVDM represents around 6,300 printing and media companies in Germany. The BVDM's tradition dates back to 1869, when the German Book Printers' Association was founded in the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz.
In an interview with the Gutenberg Newsletter, BVDM CEO Kirsten Hommelhoff emphasizes the special fascination of printing at the intersection of craftsmanship, technology, and entrepreneurship. She sees great opportunities for the industry's future, particularly in combining tradition and innovation.
Supporting the Gutenberg Society is important to her because it unites research, museums, and international networking. Her goal is to inspire young people with the art of printing through quality education and direct encounters.
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With the kind support of the Mainzer Stadtwerke AG and the Landeshauptstadt Mainz.