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Zusatztext Winner (both 1st and 2nd editions of For the Love of Letterpress ) Informationen zum Autor Cathie Ruggie Saunders teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA. Martha Chiplis teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA. Klappentext Winner - American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USA Conveying the authors' love of the letterpress process and product, this book presents the technical, historical, aesthetic and practical information necessary for both students and instructors.The 2nd edition of For the Love of Letterpress includes an updated gallery of contemporary images of letterpress printing, as well as a new chapter of letterpress assignments from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. Both additions attest to the dynamic and continued relevance of the media.The authors show how contemporary digital processes have expanded the boundaries of traditional letterpress. By writing with passion and experience, they indicate why a 15th century printing technology based upon crafting with one's hands, still has appeal and value to 21st century artists and designers.Whether incorporated into an academic curriculum or used for self-study, For the Love of Letterpress is a must for students who wish to learn letterpress and instructors seeking inspiration and reference.Everything you need to know about the practicalities and art of letterpress. Zusammenfassung Winner - American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USA Conveying the authors’ love of the letterpress process and product, this book presents the technical, historical, aesthetic and practical information necessary for both students and instructors.The 2nd edition of For the Love of Letterpress includes an updated gallery of contemporary images of letterpress printing, as well as a new chapter of letterpress assignments from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. Both additions attest to the dynamic and continued relevance of the media.The authors show how contemporary digital processes have expanded the boundaries of traditional letterpress. By writing with passion and experience, they indicate why a 15th century printing technology based upon crafting with one’s hands, still has appeal and value to 21st century artists and designers.Whether incorporated into an academic curriculum or used for self-study, For the Love of Letterpress is a must for students who wish to learn letterpress and instructors seeking inspiration and reference. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgementsThe Sensual, Printed Artifact The AllureThe Passion The Historical Legacy: Connecting the Past and Future Printer's PrimerTerminology and MeasurementLay of the CaseSpacing and LeadingSetting Type by HandAlignmentTying Up the FormInkPaper for ProofingProofingPress and PrintingPaperThe Vandercook Proof Press? "The Editioning Press"LockupPress OperationChecking the ImpressionMakereadyRegistering Multiple ColorsEditioningAfter Printing: Cleaning the PressPlaten Presses (Chandler & Price)Relief MatricesFoundry TypeMonotypeLinotypeLudlowWood TypeImagesOrnamentsWoodcutsWood EngravingLinoleumPlates: Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, PhotopolymerLaser Cut MaterialsContemporary ProcessesFound Objects and Other MaterialsPressure PrintingSplit FountainDebossingDamping or DampeningMonoprintHand InkingSplatterGhostingBackwards TransferFloriated Initial Image TransferBrayer Roll-outsStencilCreating a ConceptSources of Inspiration"Kindling""Winnowing"Time ManagementEnvisioning the ObjectStructural PossibilitiesRelationship of Content and StructureThe Function of Dummy StructuresChoosing Appropriate TypefacesChoosing Appropriate PaperChoosing an Appropriate Color PaletteThe ColophonAssessing the Object EnvisionedCritique Format ModelsThe Synergy of Form and ContentLetterp...
