Cool Documentary

Found this nice documentary over on YouTube (yes, there is meaningful content if you look hard enough). Kinda artsy treatment with a nice Fugazi (or is it Minor Threat?) soundtrack. It features the Independent Publishing Resource Center over in Portland OR. Check it out.

Just a tidbit

Don't try to sort type when you are:

1. Tired
2. Drunk
3. Upset
4. Hungry
5. Preoccupied

This has been a public service announcement.

The Gear

Here is my press, not in working order yet.















Some type in cases.



















Cuts.
Needed parts are on the way. Hope to be up and running by the holidays.

in the library...

Here are some of the books I have around the workshop for reference and ideas:

• American Iron Hand Presses by Stephen O. Saxe
• Printing as a Hobby by J. Ben Lieberman
• Thinking in Type: The Practical Philosophy of Typography by Alex W. White
• General Printing: An Illustrated Guide to Letterpress Printing with Hundreds of Step-by-Step Photos by Cleeton, Pikin, Cornwell
• thinking with type: A critical Guide for Designers, Writers,Editors , & Students by Ellen Lupton
• Typographic Systems by Kimberly Elam
• Grid Systems by Kimberly Elam
• an original "Printers' Supply Book" from the Kelsey Company
  
• an original "The Printer's Guide Book" 6th edition, from the Kelsey Company

I also suggest a swipe book (for keeping track of other people's work) and making a binder with printed samples of all your fonts, dingbats, etc...

Necessities and Extras

I ordered new rollers and tympan from NA Graphics today. I also ordered a really cool bugs ornament set! NA Graphics kicks ass! If you are into letterpress, this is the best online source for supplies that I have found to date.

Arrived

The press arrived safely. It was a long drive. Details and maybe even pictures tomorrow. Tired.

Newest Acquisition

Very vintage.

The press, the press, ...the press is finally found!

After many grueling days and endless searching, I have found and purchased this press. Yes, I am the proud owner of a Kelsey Excelsior Model P 5x8 letterpress!





















"The Press", as it is rightly referred to around here, is in Rochester, NY presently. But I am driving out on Tuesday to pick it up. Stay tuned.