Printing People: A macrame of players in the revival of British printing in the twentieth century

During the inter-war years, there was a revival of interest in print as an aesthetic medium for communicating meaning. The private press movement grew, and the Monotype Corporation from America introduced technical sophistication. At the same time, Beatrice Warde, a publicist, promoted printers as proud creative professionals. Alongside this, a flurry of little journals emerged to improve printing aesthetic standards, while the Penrose Annual shifted its focus to graphic design. Many enthusiasts devoted their lives to raising printing standards, now forgotten, and Printing People will bring them to the limelight.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Artmonsky Arts

During the interwar period, there was a renewed fascination with print, encompassing both its technical aspects and its aesthetic value as a means of communication. The private press movement gained momentum, striving to elevate printing to the status of an art form. At the same time, the Monotype Corporation from America emerged with its advanced technology and the influential publicist Beatrice Warde, who actively promoted printers as proud creative professionals. Alongside this, a wave of small journals emerged, dedicated to improving the aesthetic standards of printing. Meanwhile, the primary printing journal, the Penrose Annual, shifted its focus towards graphic design. While some notable figures, such as Stanley Morrison, are well-documented as influential participants in this movement, there were numerous enthusiasts who dedicated their careers to raising printing standards, many of whom have since been forgotten. Printing People aims to bring these individuals back into the spotlight, celebrating their contributions and recognizing their invaluable contributions to the field.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 175 x 215 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916384583