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Author : J. Ben Lieberman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Printing as a Hobby written by J. Ben Lieberman and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Desire Kauffmann
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473358418
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)
Download or read book Letterpress Printing as a Hobby written by Desire Kauffmann and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 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
Author : Chris Fritton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692103029
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (3 download)
Download or read book The Itinerant Printer written by Chris Fritton and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part 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.
Author : Jessica C. White
Publisher : Lark Crafts
ISBN 13 : 9781454703297
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Letterpress Now written by Jessica C. White and published by Lark Crafts. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to use various types of presses, and includes twenty projects ranging from cards and calendars to stationery and masks.
Author : Cathie Ruggie Saunders
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 135005125X
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)
Download or read book For the Love of Letterpress written by Cathie Ruggie Saunders and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner - 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.
Download or read book Boys' Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1964-11 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Author : Jessica C. White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782402299
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Ladies of Letterpress written by Jessica C. White and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 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.
Author : Pedro Amado
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000509621
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Post-Digital Letterpress Printing written by Pedro Amado and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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.
Author : John Ryder
Publisher : Oak Knoll Press
ISBN 13 : 9780370104430
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Printing for Pleasure written by John Ryder and published by Oak Knoll Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frances Stanfield
Publisher : Ilex Press
ISBN 13 : 9781781576182
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (761 download)
Download or read book The Printmaking Ideas Book written by Frances Stanfield and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be inspired by this vast range of experimental printing ideas. Printmaking has been part of the artist's arsenal for centuries. Goya, Du¿ rer, M. C. Escher, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, Picasso, Lichtenstein, Edvard Munch, Andy Warhol and Pierre Bonnard - to name but a few - were advocates. The scope of printmaking is vast. The Printing Ideas Book explores the different processes available to artists - such as screenprinting, etching, lithography, risography, collagraphy, linocut, cyanotypes, woodcut, aquatint, monoprints, digital printing, drypoint and engraving - from a new and exciting angle. To celebrate the art of printmaking, this book is filled to the brim with experimental, arresting and beautiful examples of printing from all over the world.
Author : David Hughes
Publisher : David Hughes
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book First Steps in Letterpress written by David Hughes and published by David Hughes. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated for 2014Firsts Steps in Letterpress is aimed at the beginner and gives you all the help and advice you need to start letterpress printing at home.Letterpress printing is a traditional craft that has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. Modern digital techniques have made printing from home a viable proposition. This book covers both the traditional methods and the more up-to-date methods made possible by the digital revolution.Stunning photography aims to both inspire and instruct the beginner to this fascinating craft.The Reference Section lists suppliers of all the equipment and materials that you will need, both in the USA and UK.Places to go for online help and advice are listed, to enable you to take the hobby even futher. Links to instructional videos on setting type the traditional way, and setting up and operating a table-top press are included.This book will open your eyes to the huge variety of products that can be produced using the letterpress process, and provide you with the information you need to take your knowledge and skills to the next level.
Author : David Jury
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9782940361205
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Letterpress written by David Jury and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book celebrates the diversity of the original work being produced by graphic designers and typographers using letterpress around the world.
Author : Charlotte Rivers
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811875073
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Little Book of Letterpress written by Charlotte Rivers and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to traditional letterpress technique's popularity in DIY and indie-crafter circles, it's become the darling of the stationery world with innovative new studios popping up all over the globe, from Texas to Denmark. Little Book of Letterpress is a treasure trove of remarkable work from some of the hottest and coolest letterpress studios working today, including Egg Press and Hello Lucky. Featuring an enlightening history of the craft, explanations of the different types of presses, sneak peeks into the studios, and details about the process of creation, this volume is the epitome of handcrafted hip.
Author : Brandon Mise
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780674929
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)
Download or read book Adventures in Letterpress written by Brandon Mise and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tactile, retro and idiosyncratic, hand-printed objects have an undeniable appeal, especially in a digital age. In recent years, the nearly obsolete craft of letterpress has been resurrected by artists and designers who have rescued cast-iron presses from basements and scrap yards. Adventures in Letterpress features over 200 examples of the resulting work: elegant cards, edgy broadsheets and everything in between. Beautiful, humorous and sometimes just plain weird, the projects featured in the book perfectly illustrate the vibrant future of this once-endangered medium.
Author : Glen U. Cleeton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734222425
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (224 download)
Download or read book General Printing written by Glen U. Cleeton and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Printing is a comprehensive guide to letterpress printing. With 300 photos and 140 illustrations, it offers detailed step-by-step visual instruction. Key topics include: handsetting type, taking proofs, mitering rules, locking up a form, adding packing and make-ready, feeding a platen press, advanced composition, design, typography, and tricks of the trade. "The best all-around introductory book for traditional letterpress printing, this manual is profusely illustrated with detailed and useful photographs and should occupy a prominent place on the shelf of every letterpress printer. It will serve as the next best thing to an apprenticeship at the feet of a master printer, and is certain to be used as a handy reference throughout your printing journey." --David S. Rose, Introduction to Letterpress Printing
Author : Paul Maravelas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780712349123
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)
Download or read book Letterpress Printing written by Paul Maravelas and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 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.
Author : Ralph W. Polk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781603370059
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Elementary Platen Presswork written by Ralph W. Polk and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1931, this concise manual of presswork has guided generations of printers through the basic operation of platen presses. Everything is covered here, from hand-setting type to adjusting the press bed to regulating ink coverage and impression depth.
