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!
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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."
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.
Book Art Fair (Boekkunstbeurs) Leiden. 3-4.11.12.
picture by Rob Over de Linden
If you have some free time this weekend (and you live in the Netherlands or Belgium) you might be interested in visiting the Book Art Fair (Boekkunstbeurs) in Pieterskerk in Leiden. What makes it special is the fact that all books are letterpress printed, handbound and limited edition pieces. There will be a various demonstrations of letterpress printing, paper making and bookbinding. And if you wish to participate there are (mini)workshops for adults and kids as well. Moreover, each visitor will receive a limited edition print especially made for this exhibition.
practical info:
Book Art Fair - 3-4 november, Pieterskerk, Leiden (NL)
3 november - 10.00-17.00
4 november - 11.00-17.00
Entrance fee: adults - 6€, students-3€, children(-12) - free
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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