13 February 2010

letter press inspiration

 
photo from my grandparent's collection. the letters combine to make their children's initials.

this weekend i am taking a two-day letterpress printing workshop. to celebrate my excitement, i want to share some letter press and bookmaking inspiration.


a great post from heartfish blog showing how she made her live what you love print

heather smith jones' vander press

and check out these seriously awesome videos. seriously. 
take the time to watch them. their awesome.


 letterpress coasters by repeat press, video by quarter productions (found via pistachio press, another inspiring letterpress printer)

the complex of all these, by january press
Posted by Anna

5 comments:

  1. kristina - no penny for themFebruary 14, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    oh, have fun!

    non-industrial printing and bookbinding are such beautiful processes.

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  2. TimFebruary 14, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    awesome awesome post! ( great videos, especially the last one) this stuff is so interesting to me. Enjoy the workshop. Im jealous.

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  3. peacheyFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    love the rockin' coaster video.

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  4. bugheartFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    so wonderful.
    love your
    grandparents
    collection!

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  5. montagueFebruary 15, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    so fun! glad you had a great time!

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