Dick Wessels' "Het Gonst" is a one of few private presses still active in Belgium. He was born in Breda, but after the studies at Stadsacademie voor Toegepaste Kunsten Maastricht he stays in Maastricht. While originally being trained as goldsmith he became active as a graphic artist and focuses on publishing of limited edition books - this letterpress printed and hand bound bibliophile editions became known under the name of "Het Gonst".
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MIAT. Wood type
Spent a lovely day printing specimens with Stan Van Steendam at the MIAT museum.
Emigre n°16
Got very lucky last weekend and added Emigre magazine n°16 (in very good condition) to my growing collection. The "Sound Design" issue has a letterpress printed cover designed and printed on chipboard at Independent Project Press by Bruce Licher.
Cyrillic wood type
T&P cards
Recently I run out of promo cards, so here is the second version:). Printed in 4 colors on FAG proofing press at the MIAT museum.
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Type Directors Club’s charming and informative video about Mike Parker, past year's recipient of the Type Director’s Club Medal.
"The Type Directors Club Medal is awarded to individuals and institutions that have made significant advances for, contributions to, and achievements in the art and craft of type and typography.
