To help 'Hamilton Wood Type & Print Museum' facilitate an unplanned and forced move, Mama's Sauce came up with a project called Love Letters - a set of 7 letterpress printed alphabet coasters.
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Ben Joosten. 04.02-27.05.12
From February 4 until 27 May 2012 the Museum Het Valkhof will hold an exhibition of Dutch artist Ben Joosten - ‘Naar de letter – prenten in boekdruk’ (To the letter - letterpress prints).
The museum will display a selection of typographic prints as well as the documentary film ‘Naar de letter’ (To the letter) by Hanne van der Woude. I couldn't find info about of this documentary (or trailer) but found some 'making of' pictures and I'm curious about this documentary.
Meat Collective
Recently discovered this experimental multilayered letterpress printed posters by Meatcollective from Bologna. I absolutely love it!
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The Shelf Journal #2
I'm sure many of you are familiar with The Shelf Journal, a bilingual (FR/EN) magazine created by Colin Caradec and Morgane Rébulard.
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Typomapp
"Ever wanted to know how typography evolved in a certain region since Gutenberg printed the Bible that bears his name? Wanted to know what was happening in another region at the same time? Or do you want to know what type-related museums or foundries are around you? Typomapp makes it easier for you to find the answers."
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Pencil to pixel. 16/19 - 23.11.12
"The forthcoming exhibition by Monotype brings together the past, present and future of a unique typographic institution. Spanning over a hundred years, the expertise and craftsmanship of Monotype has shaped the way in which we see and read the everyday world around us."
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Het Gonst
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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