Printing as a Hobby
Author: J. Ben Lieberman
Publisher:
Published: 1965
Total Pages: 142
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPosts
Letterpress Printing as a Hobby
Author: Desire Kauffmann
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2016-09-09
Total Pages: 62
ISBN-13: 1473358418
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the timeless art of letterpress printing in this essential volume exploring the rich history, techniques, and tools of this captivating craft. First published in 1948, this comprehensive guide details the different methods of printing using letterpress, as well as the history of the trade and its gradual development into a hobby. Covering bookbinding, photo engraving, advertising, and publishing, this volume provides both creative inspiration and practical tips to help you bring the art of letterpress printing to life. The contents of this book include: A Short History of Printing The Printing Trade Composition Spacing Material Type Cases Elementary Composition Locking-Up Presswork
For the Love of Letterpress
Author: Cathie Ruggie Saunders
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2019-08-08
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 135005125X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner - American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USA Conveying the authors' love of the letterpress process and product, this book presents the technical, historical, aesthetic and practical information necessary for both students and instructors. The 2nd edition of For the Love of Letterpress includes an updated gallery of contemporary images of letterpress printing, as well as a new chapter of letterpress assignments from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. Both additions attest to the dynamic and continued relevance of the media. The authors show how contemporary digital processes have expanded the boundaries of traditional letterpress. By writing with passion and experience, they indicate why a 15th century printing technology based upon crafting with one's hands, still has appeal and value to 21st century artists and designers. Whether incorporated into an academic curriculum or used for self-study, For the Love of Letterpress is a must for students who wish to learn letterpress and instructors seeking inspiration and reference.
Letterpress Now
Author: Jessica C. White
Publisher: Lark Crafts
Published: 2013-01-01
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781454703297
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplains how to use various types of presses, and includes twenty projects ranging from cards and calendars to stationery and masks.
Letterpress Printing
Author: Paul Maravelas
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9780712349123
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA source book for beginning and intermediate letterpress printers. Using explanations of technical terms and illustrations, this manual describes presses, ink, paper, press operation, type and photopolymer plates. The book shows how to set up and run small and large platen presses, and Vandercook and Challenge-style hand cylinder presses.
The Itinerant Printer
Author: Chris Fritton
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780692103029
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart travel diary, part cultural anthropology, part philosophical musing, part poetic digression, The Itinerant Printer book is a series of interconnected yet independent vignettes that tell the story of two and a half years on the road visiting letterpress shops throughout America & Canada. The large-format, hardcover book comprises over 300 pages and over 1,500 photos from the 2015-17 journey. This is the ultimate index of this printing adventure, the culmination of all the miles, all the ink, all the paper, all the type, and the blood, sweat, and tears.
The Printmaking Ideas Book
Author: Frances Stanfield
Publisher: Ilex Press
Published: 2019-08-08
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1781576998
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether you're discovering printmaking for the first time or you're looking for fresh ideas to reinvigorate your practice, you'll find plenty of inspiration in The Printmaking Ideas Book. From traditional methods such as screenprinting, etching and lithography to contemporary techniques such as risography and digital collage, this book is packed with new ideas, methods and tips on every page. Brimming with experimental, arresting and beautiful examples of printmaking from all over the world, it will take your creativity further and awaken new ideas.
Post-Digital Letterpress Printing
Author: Pedro Amado
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2021-11-09
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 1000509621
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents an overview of the convergence of traditional letterpress with contemporary digital design and fabrication practices. Reflecting on the role of letterpress within the emergent hybrid post-digital design process, contributors present historical and contemporary analysis, grounded in case studies and current practice. The main themes covered include the research on letterpress as a technology and medium; a reflection on the contribution of letterpress to arts and design education; and current artistic and communication design practice merging past, present and future digital fabrication processes. This will be of interest to scholars working in graphic design, communication design, book design, typography, typeface design, design history, printing, and production technologies.
Ladies of Letterpress
Author: Jessica C. White
Publisher:
Published: 2015-03-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781782402299
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe revival of traditional printing methods has been afoot for the last decade, and the tactile charm of letterpress has ensured that its popularity is on the rise. Ladies of Letterpress is an organization that champions the craft, and in particular seeks to showcase and promote the work of women printers. A gallery of art by its members, the work in Ladies of Letterpress ranges from greetings cards to broadsides and posters, and is offered in a cornucopia of type and illustration styles. What comes through clearly, though, is the quality of the work: every one of these pieces is worthy of display on your wall, and with 80 detachable pages, you can create an instant and beautiful gallery of your own.
Printing for Pleasure
Author: John Ryder
Publisher: Oak Knoll Press
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780370104430
DOWNLOAD EBOOK