Letterpress Printing: A Manual for Modern Fine Press Printers - Hardcover

Maravelas, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 158456167X ISBN 13: 9781584561675

Publisher: Oak Knoll Pr, 2005

Synopsis

First edition. Letterpress Printing is the comprehensive sourcebook for beginning and intermediate letterpress printers. Using clear explanations of technical terms and more than 80 illustrations, the manual describes presses, ink, paper, press operation, type and photopolymer plates. The book shows how to set up and run small and large platen presses, and Vandercook and Challenge-style hand cylinder presses. One chapter provides details about presses recommended by the author; another chapter explains how to equip and arrange a new letterpress shop. Also discussed is how to plan and design projects, how to move presses and equipment, and how to use lead and solvents safely. A discussion of recent trends helps the reader to understand the niche now occupied by the letterpress process and the techniques used by its practitioners. Includes one glossary of terms relating to paper, and another glossary of terms relating to printing. This is an up to date work for students and fine press printers wishing to sharpen their skills. Co-published by The British Library.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Maravelas has taught scores of beginners to use both platen and cylinder presses. At the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis he worked in the rare books collection, studied the history of books and printing, and earned an M.A. degree in history. He is the former Curator of Printing at Murphy's Landing Historic Village in Shakopee, Minnesota, and continues to work in the museum field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oak Knoll Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158456167X
• ISBN 13: 9781584561675
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 205