After seeing this window I realized I have a good excuse to visit Amsterdam.
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After seeing this window I realized I have a good excuse to visit Amsterdam.
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Posters by Robert Muda
Letterpress in Amsterdam via small-caps blog
Ben Joosten
Milos Noll
Memory game
Exactly one month ago, Yerevan, the city where I was born, received the title of World Book Capital. On this significant occasion and to celebrate the 500 Years of Armenian Printing, the Ministry of Culture and Yerevan City Hall have organized various cultural events all over the Yerevan. As for instance Granshan 2012 with exhibitions held in the hall of the House of Artists Union 14-16.06.12. I'm happy to take part in the festivities as I'm participating in TypoLyrics exhibition, organized by Magma Brand Design.
"The first Armenian book to be printed with Gutenberg’s movable type was published in Venice five centuries ago this year. Titled “Urbatagirk” or the “Friday Book”, Hakob Meghapart’s trailblazing 124-page collection of prayers, cures for illnesses, and quotations from Gregory of Narek was released in Venice in 1512.
But the appearance of the Armenian alphabet in a printed book predates this milestone by 26 years. This credit goes to a German travelogue on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, printed on June 21, 1486. Now, thanks to the digitization efforts of the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in Munich, Germany, the 526-year-old alphabet, along with its original transliteration, can be viewed by the public.
There is, however, an important distinction to be made between the alphabet and Meghapart’s work: the Armenian alphabet in the German book (unlike the printed book itself) was realized through an engraved woodcut block, not the printing press of Meghapart’s “Urbatagirk.” In other words, Meghapart remains the pioneer of Armenian printing."
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Yesterday, while running some tests I found two more double-sided wood blocks. Well, sometimes you can find some weird stuff at the back of woodtype:)
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One more interesting letterpress related book is about to hit the shelves very soon. After 2 years of working, the book celebrating the 100 year of printing on the Vandercook press, edited and self-published by Heather Mitchell is available for pre-order.
"The Vandercook 100" celebrates 100 years of printing on the Vandercook proof press (1909-2009) and showcases 100 of today's most significant printers using the Vandercook press.
The book will benefit students, teachers, practitioners, and designers who are looking for a comprehensive directory of letterpress printers. It will also offer insight into their methodologies and offer a glimpse into their work environments."
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Wood type n°12
Most probably Latin Extended. 'K' and '8' is a little bit damaged and '1' is missing.similar
Latin Extended from Rob Roy Kelly Wood Type Collection
