More mid-century fonts, layouts and illustration from Abbey Mills, North Wales All these images are a reminder of how much has been lost in the age of digital printing: a traditional printer was a true craftsman, custodian of skills passed through generations and now lost forever. Of course letterpress lives on as a niche artisan … Continue reading Printers’ specimen book 1958, Pt.2
Mid-century fonts, layouts and illustration from Abbey Mills, North Wales Featuring papers with names like Glastonbury Coloured Antique Laid, Basingwerk Parchment, Chariot Cartridge and British Oak Parchment this is a gorgeous volume. The production values are incredible, arresting the senses at every level, and even now the scent of musty forest hangs among its leaves. … Continue reading Printers’ specimen book, 1958, Pt. 1
This is almost a film from the forties in book form – I’m thinking of A Canterbury Tale in the sense that it echoes the opening titles. You can hear the peal of bells and the fonts are as crisp as if lit by the silver screen, ancient art and (for the time) modern technology … Continue reading October 1941: Cries of London
WHISTLES IN THE WIND 