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The Improvisational & the Vernacular.

By Jessica | Published: April 27, 2010
Russell Maret is a self-described alphabetical fetishist.   Last week he spoke at the Book History Colloquium at Columbia University, and he made it abundantly, winningly clear why he can claim this title. As a type designer and letterpress printer with twenty years’ experience, Maret explained that he’s always been motivated by his love of the [...]
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Winter Art Field Trips in New York City.

By Jessica | Published: March 2, 2010
During one of this waning winter’s darkest days, a very wise friend advised me to feed my creativity by setting aside time each and every week to seek new art and design. It struck me as odd that I should have to schedule time to explore in this way, since I’m swimming in visual [...]
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The Handy Book Report.

By Jessica | Published: June 26, 2009
Have you read The Handy Book of Artistic Printing yet? I don’t like to be pushy, but if you love letterpress design and history,  then this book really is for you.  Its full (and wonderfully evocative) title is The Handy Book of Artistic Printing: Collection of Letterpress Examples with Specimens of Type, Ornament, Corner [...]
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