tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post648187619749966531..comments2024-03-03T00:15:17.797-08:00Comments on letterpressbkart: Craft Milestones in the Book ArtsBetty Brighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02083449819711262395noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-42780234509110990452018-10-24T05:35:29.491-07:002018-10-24T05:35:29.491-07:00It is somewhat fantastic, and yet check out the ad...It is somewhat fantastic, and yet check out the advice at this treat.<br /><a href="http://learntochange.edublogs.org/2018/10/01/vasil-bojkov-collection-vessels-from-anatolian-phoenician-and-achamenid-region/?fbclid=IwAR0QVQSGf_fb8GvPwBaEcf2ASEQqyyf5-AH8LpjPPwzHgkRrS_pLAyUTM4s" rel="nofollow">http://learntochange.edublogs.org/2018/10/01/vasil-bojkov-collection-vessels-from-anatolian-phoenician-and-achamenid-region/?fbclid=IwAR0QVQSGf_fb8GvPwBaEcf2ASEQqyyf5-AH8LpjPPwzHgkRrS_pLAyUTM4s</a><br />kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823090518612554330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-40320401927189974492014-12-26T05:58:07.231-08:002014-12-26T05:58:07.231-08:00Protection Concepts began in 1998 with one simple ...<a href="http://www.protectionconcepts.com/residential/take-over-home-security-systems.html" rel="nofollow"><b>Protection Concepts</b></a> began in 1998 with one simple principle…To offer excellent customer service, quality equipment and monitoring all at an affordable price while conducting business with honesty and integrity.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-36300235065488803172011-06-17T20:59:13.958-07:002011-06-17T20:59:13.958-07:00Hi Betty
Not sure whatever happened to this (the ...Hi Betty<br /><br />Not sure whatever happened to this (the article) but thought I'd inform you PDT will now only be available in e-book format (forthcoming). It was designed for that way back when but really not a feasible option at the time. Not quite sure it is the best format right now either, but...<br /><br />Geraldbielerprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336753448304263501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-84621625177190518352011-03-24T21:50:11.786-07:002011-03-24T21:50:11.786-07:00Hi Betty
As I mentioned I don't think textboo...Hi Betty<br /><br />As I mentioned I don't think textbooks are not influential but the point was more how influential they may be on actual practice.<br /><br />In that regard, PDT was, in my assessment, a failure. The point of it was never taken up by fine press printers. <br /><br />It remains popular or salable primarily because it is the only technical manual for a process that is currently quite popular. That's it. <br /><br />Geraldbielerprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336753448304263501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-25749661381269504652011-02-23T16:06:20.479-08:002011-02-23T16:06:20.479-08:00Ah, this is why the whole concept of supplying a t...Ah, this is why the whole concept of supplying a top 20 list is similar to Worldwide Wrestling. It is an impossible enterprise, and no matter who/what wins out, someone will cry foul. I see books, including textbooks, as playing a crucial role in the field, especially in the earlier, pre-Internet days when practitioners were widespread and gatherings of artists few and far between. I only wish I'd had the time to create a substantial, broad-based survey beyond a quick email round-up, however helpful were the suggestions that resulted. Wait until you read my next update on this process. It only becomes more impossible.<br /><br />And then there is the amusing fact that on my list of top 20 milestones was a book by Gerald Lange (Bieler Press) himself, his, Digital Printing on the Cylinder Hand Press!Betty Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083449819711262395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-87568211055968271392011-02-18T21:22:37.624-08:002011-02-18T21:22:37.624-08:00Hi Betty
Maybe, maybe not. I can think of an awfu...Hi Betty<br /><br />Maybe, maybe not. I can think of an awful lot of text books that were of influence on my work, Printing with the Handpress, Paragraphs on Printing, Finer Points in the Spacing and Arrangement of Type, etc. But I do not see these as Craft Milestones. That would truly take us away from the point at hand.<br /><br />No criticism of American Wood Type intended, its a great book. But I's see it as similar to the above. I'd think though that the compositional exercises of Hendrik Werkman, Jack Stauffacher, etc., which are fairly well known, would be of far more influence to the "movement" in regard to seeing the potential of wood type as artistic/craft inspiration.<br /><br />Geraldbielerprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336753448304263501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-63816148300845686522011-02-17T07:19:53.328-08:002011-02-17T07:19:53.328-08:00Geez, Gerald. That sort of calls into question the...Geez, Gerald. That sort of calls into question the whole art history thing, doesn't it? Is it the fact that Mary Jo tied an influence or widespread interest to individuals? I remember printers talking about Rob Roy Kelly's book in the 1980s with reverence. Actually, they still do. Maybe I am missing your point.Betty Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083449819711262395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-28054816125638265502011-02-16T22:48:02.359-08:002011-02-16T22:48:02.359-08:00Oswald Cooper died in 1940. Not sure we can pick a...Oswald Cooper died in 1940. Not sure we can pick and chose from the dead for inspiration. Like Rob Roy Kelly's book "re-animates interest in same"? Really?<br /><br />I'm going to stick with the old saying, "best not to hold hands with the dead, they might not like it."<br /><br />Not trying to burst any happy joy bubbles here, but. . . yeah, know. . .<br /><br />Geraldbielerprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336753448304263501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-19900414743832084992011-02-16T09:17:51.843-08:002011-02-16T09:17:51.843-08:00Roberta Lavadour sends along this comment: Similar...Roberta Lavadour sends along this comment: Similar to Martha Stewart popularizing the bone folder, Shereen LaPlantz's book Cover to Cover seems to have been a mainstream introduction to a broader range of book structures for those not engaged in academic programs where book arts were in practice.<br /><br />Also, I would guess that the Guild of Book Workers Standards of Excellence seminars have inspired the innovation of many book structures, given that the invited book artist is expected to show something new each year (i.e., the catepiller binding, the twined binding, etc.).Betty Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083449819711262395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-7191286771600133802011-02-15T08:47:07.189-08:002011-02-15T08:47:07.189-08:00One other suggestion...use Pyramid Atlantic's ...One other suggestion...use Pyramid Atlantic's most recent Book Arts Fair link for 2010: http://www.pyramidatlanticbookartsfair.org I think the 2008 link is expired. <br /><br />Thanks for doing this, Betty - what a great resource!Kelly O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677028996705429531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-15165128332047321902011-02-15T07:59:18.053-08:002011-02-15T07:59:18.053-08:00Kelly, YES, Susan King, absolutely. In a craft con...Kelly, YES, Susan King, absolutely. In a craft context I would mention Say, See, Bone, Lessonsfrom French. It is a perfect book, fits in the hand, luscious to page through, funny and mind-expansive.Betty Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083449819711262395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-30291679679797777632011-02-15T07:55:30.045-08:002011-02-15T07:55:30.045-08:00Mary Jo Pauly sent me this comment:
• I'm go...Mary Jo Pauly sent me this comment:<br /> <br />• I'm going to submit "Breaking the Bindings: American Book Art Now," the first (to our knowledge) widely publicized, open juried exhibition of artists' books in the country (1982-83); organized under the auspices of a U.W.-Madison seminar conducted by Walter Hamady. Pre-exhibit planning included scavenging for book arts activity across the country (accomplished by students involved) and disseminating word of the show in as many venues as one could possibly conceive at the time. There were around 850 submissions (I acted as statistician) - I can't remember exactly how many pieces were selected for inclusion in the show, which was mounted in May 1983 at U.W.-Madison's Elvehjem Museum. Juried by seminar members, which included Walter (of course), Kathy Kuehn, Walter Tisdale, Charles Alexander, Bonnie Stahlecker, Beth Grabowski, and I can't-remember-who-else.<br /><br />• Rob Roy Kelly's book "American Wood Type," which re-animated interest in same. (I think he originally published a bit of the book in the Walker's "Design Quarterly".)<br /><br />• Popular revival of the pop-up book, instigated in part by Oswald Cooper (1970s, I believe).Betty Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083449819711262395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-24160199649223393902011-02-15T03:56:20.335-08:002011-02-15T03:56:20.335-08:00Betty, fabulous! I'd love to see Susan King me...Betty, fabulous! I'd love to see Susan King mentioned here, as well. Here's her website: http://www.susanking.info/Paradise_Press/home.htmlKelly O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677028996705429531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566185946240624961.post-21232813995080915622011-02-14T22:37:23.807-08:002011-02-14T22:37:23.807-08:00This is a great resource. I particularly love the ...This is a great resource. I particularly love the Martha Stewart reference. <br /><br />I always tell my students that her comment, "the wonderful thing about letterpress is how different every sheet is" is why they put her in prison. Still, she kick started letterpress in the 20th century by suggesting through her strong media presence that letterpress was proper etiquette for wedding invitations. Not exactly sure at all how beneficial that has been for the "craft" of it though.<br /><br />I made some pretty cool wheel dust covers for my vehicle out of spray can plastic covers and tell folks "these are Martha Stewart inspired." They are quite impressed.<br /><br />Time will tell.<br /><br />Gerald Lange<br />http://BielerPress.blogspot.combielerprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336753448304263501noreply@blogger.com