The Handy Book of Artistic Printing (& Giveaway)
Princeton Architectural Press never ceases to amaze me with their new book releases. For instance, The Handy Book of Artistic Printing
The authors explore the style’s origins in the British Aesthetic Movement and analyze its distinctive features: idiosyncratic color harmonies, eclectic choice of type and ornament, compartmentalized compositional strategies. They also present a landmark portfolio of letterpress printing samples, drawn from some of the most important public and private print archives. More than 150 examples of period ephemera, printers’ own tour de force promotional pieces, and specimens of type and ornament are reproduced, many for the very first time since their initial circulation more than a century ago.
The Handy Book of Artistic Printing
I’m going to give one copy away to a lucky reader!
Rules: Comment on this post. One comment per person. Contest runs from July 13, 2009 – July 17, 2009. We will choose a winner at random.
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Oh I want one so bad, it’s beautiful!
This is very cool My son the graphic designer would love this.
Oh wow! It looks beautiful.
Looks like an awesome book …..
I would love such a beautiful book. Also, your contest deadlines are listed as June instead of July. Do I get extra credit? Ha.
That would be so useful!
Aaack! What an awesome book! My husband is taking a letterpress class this fall and I’d love to give this to him as a gift!
Fantastic embellishments.
i like…
It looks beautiful and useful.
I would love to have this book!
Wow! I’ve got to get my hands on this one.
Great post! I need to get my hands on this little beauty!
yes please!
I am presuming you meant July 13- 17 and not June.
this book looks luscious… such beautiful type!
Oh Imm GEE! It’s the holy grail! I neeeeed it!
This looks like a fabulous book. Who wouldn’t want one with the subtitle: Freaks of Fancy
I even like the cover!
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Looks great…can’t wait to check it out!
Looks spectacular. I hope the contest is really in July and not June as stated.
Want!
Please, please, please.
This could give a little inspiration.
Very cool looking book, content looks very interesting, thanks for the tip!
oh I need this book!
This is a great book. I would LOVE to win it
must.have.book.
I love the term, “freaks of fancy.” What a lovely book!
That would, indeed, be a handy book!
this book looks great!!
Gorgeous book. I love the historical aspect.
I would love this!
Looks awesome!
Would love to have a copy of this. Thanks for the offer!
What a neat book! I was at the ALA conference this weekend and saw many of the great graphic design books published by the Princeton U Press. Great selection.
I want one! =x
i’ve been looking for something like this!
I’d love this book and I LOVE your site
pleeeease i hope i’m chosen at random!!
I would love love love owning this book.
I would love to use this as inspiration!
Beautiful looking book
I’m just getting into letterpress and this would be very helpful to have on hand!
now i can make that handbill i’ve been wanting to print. pick me at random.
Oh how I love letterpress. And coffeetable books
I’ve always loved the craftsman-like process of the letterpress and block making. This looks like a very satisfying book.
Wow that looks to be a fine book to have. Letterpress makes the world go around.
fantastic!!
pick me! pick me!
Oohh so lovely- I’m designing my wedding invitations as we speak and could use such fantastic inspiration
I think I’m a “freak of fancy” too!