Post-Digital Letterpress Printing: Research, Education and Practice

This book explores the convergence of traditional letterpress with contemporary digital design and fabrication practices, covering research on letterpress as a technology and medium, its contribution to arts and design education, and current artistic and communication design practices. It is of interest to scholars in graphic design, communication design, book design, typography, typeface design, design history, printing, and production technologies.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 09 November 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating book delves into the fascinating fusion of traditional letterpress with contemporary digital design and fabrication techniques, offering a comprehensive overview of this evolving landscape. As contributors reflect on the enduring significance of letterpress within the emerging hybrid post-digital design process, they present a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary analysis, grounded in compelling case studies and cutting-edge practices. The book explores the multifaceted dimensions of letterpress as a technology and medium, shedding light on its historical roots and its ongoing contributions to arts and design education. It also delves into the dynamic realm of current artistic and communication design practice, where past, present, and future digital fabrication processes seamlessly converge. This comprehensive exploration will captivate scholars and professionals alike, spanning the fields of graphic design, communication design, book design, typography, typeface design, design history, printing, and production technologies. Whether you are an ardent admirer of letterpress or a seeker of new frontiers in design, this book provides invaluable insights and perspectives, enriching your understanding of the creative possibilities that arise when tradition and innovation collide.

\n Weight: 310g\n
Dimension: 143 x 222 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032001807\n \n