Very informative short film on the principles of rotogravure produced by Chevrolet in 1938
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"Alles Moet Nieuw - Piet Zwart" at Cinema Zuid
If you haven't seen the documentary about Piet Zwart (1885 - 1977) yet you still have a chance to watch it on a big screen. The Belgian premiere of the film organized by Cinema Zuid and Upload Downtown will take place on wednesday 28 november at Cinema Zuid in Antwerp. I've already seen it, but wouldn't mind to watch it again:). It is absolutely worth it!
Read MoreUrban Crafts. Letterpress
Urban Crafts is an online and offline platform that gives ‘urban crafters’ a stage and a place to share their passion with friends and through social media. Every year Urban Crafts organizes a competition between crafters from various disciplines. While scrolling through the pages I was pleasantly surprised to see The Arban Press, a young letterpress studio from Tielt, Belgium being selected as well. Between 5 november and 7 december you can vote for your favorite crafters and help them get in the final.
Proceed and Be Bold!
If you haven't had a chance to see the "Proceed and be bold" yet you can watch the full feature length documentary on Youtube (available for the rest of the month).
It tells the story of Amos Kennedy, a highly regarded letterpress printer from Alabama.
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".
Read MoreOde to John Lennon
I'm sure this letterpress project will not leave anyone indifferent. According to the legend John Lennon bought the Pablo Fanque's Circus (1843) poster in an antique shop in early 1967. Later this victorian poster has inspired John Lennon to write "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" from "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
Read MoreThe Beauty of Engraving
The Beauty of Engraving by Neenah Paper is a new site and series of prints devoted to engraved printing with a focus on Crane paper line. The website provide a brief history of engraving and the Crane paper line which has been around since 1873. Be sure to check out the gallery of engraved works.
found via quipsologies