조선시대 성주지역 책판과 출판문화의 특징

Abstract

The Seong․ju region had little publishing activity, with only nine types of books being identified in the catalog of wooden printing blocks before the 16th century. However, book publishing increased during the 17th to 19th centuries. Through 15 types of catalogs of wooden printing blocks created during the Joseon Dynasty, it was confirmed that there were more than 80 types of books published in the Seong․ju area. The locations of the wooden printing blocks published in the Seong․ju in the 18th century were confirmed to be Muheul Jeongsa, Hoeyeon Seowon, Ssanggye Temple, Anbong-Yeongdang, Cheongcheon Seowon, and Yugye Seowon. In the 16th century, in the Seong․ju region, book publication took place under the leadership of Hwang Jun-ryang, the governor of Seong․ju, and Jeong Gu, the director of Cheongok Seowon. In addition, Jeong Gu’s writings were actively published in the Seong․ju region. The most important factors in publishing are securing the technology, manpower, and materials directly required for publishing. The Seong․ju region has these geographical elements and was utilizing the human resources and technological capabilities of Haein Temple in Mt. Gaya. Haein Temple has had professional manpower and technical skills to handle the publication of anthologies and genealogies since ancient times, and has also had the technology to make paper since long ago. In addition, Mt. Sudo, where Jeong Gu’s school, Muheul Jeongsa, was located, was a high peak with deep valleys and dense trees, making it an ideal location for securing the woodblock needed for publishing woodblock prints. In 1815, when publishing the Gyeongju Choi clan’s anthology, monk engravers and bookbinders from Haein Temple were mobilized, and the woodblock carving and printing were carried out at Haein Temple. This can also be confirmed by the fact that the woodblocks and wooden-handles used in making the woodblock prints were procured from Mt. Sudo.