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Get Impressed!: The Revival of Letterpress and Handmade Type

Get Impressed!: The Revival of Letterpress and Handmade Type

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Letterpress is making a comeback and is being used in books, posters, and bespoke stationery. This book explores the history and process of letterpress printing, featuring classic movable types and interviews with professionals. It is a handbook for type designers, letterpress designers, type lovers, design students, and ordinary readers who enjoy crafts and prints.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2021
Publisher: Hoaki


Letterpress, a timeless printing technique, has experienced a remarkable revival in recent years, finding its place in books, posters, bespoke stationery, and various other creative endeavors. Renowned letterpress designers such as Alan Kitching and Jesús Morentin have carved their names in the digital design realm through their exquisite compositions of type. This comprehensive book delves into the rich history and intricate process of letterpress printing, showcasing a collection of classic movable types arranged in a visually appealing style. Moreover, the volume features an extensive roster of letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, institutions, and museums from around the globe, each accompanied by an in-depth biography and exclusive interviews with the most influential professionals in this field. Whether you are a type designer, letterpress designer, type enthusiast, design student, or simply someone who appreciates the art of crafts and prints, this book will serve as a valuable handbook and a source of inspiration.

Weight: 896g
Dimension: 199 x 260 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788417656379

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