Letterpress

Screen time is not just a passing fad
That’s the problem with a trend. By its very nature it’s an obsession with the very latest new thing. Great while it lasts, there’s also the inevitable moment when you question why you ever thought...

Still going strong: superannuated kit can still be super
Of most importance to the majority of printers today? Undoubtedly keeping up with the ever-quickening march of technological change. Most, that is, but not quite all.

Britain's first dedicated Book Arts Centre to open
London College of Communication graduate Simon Goode has opened Britain's first dedicated Book Arts Centre in London's trendy Hackney Wick area.

The Whittington Press showcases historic letterpress kit
The Whittington Press will be showcasing its historic letterpress machines to coincide with the annual Whittington Summer Show in Cheltenham on 1 September.

Crafty printers revive Gutenberg's legacy
If Johannes Gutenberg had possessed a time machine, he would have been well-advised to steer clear of the latter half of the 20th century on his travels. Post-1950s, he would have been greeted by...

"Why I love letterpress" by Sachin Shardul
Letterpress dates back to the 15th century, to Johannes Gutenberg himself. Sachin Shardul reminisces his love for the technology which began the revolution in print.
Buyers' Guide 2010
Welcome to the 2010 Buyers' Guide. Below you'll find links to the key sections.