Have you seen this incredible app for the ipad yet? http://www.lettermpress.com/LetterMpress/Home.html I’ve been watching it since it came out as a Kickstarter project a few weeks ago. (And seriously, the project raised more than double the goal–now that shows big interest, right? http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/821242145/lettermpress-a-virtual-letterpress-on-your-ipad) It’s been featured on some of the groovy listservs and blogs that I … Continue reading
It all began at Late Night North Adams. A linoleum block and some crazy circle cuts that Melanie purchased at Letterpress Things a month or so ago. First she printed the black lino cut, and then the cuts. But check out her lock-up. If you happened to come in during Late Night, or the following … Continue reading
We had a great time Late Night North Adams! About the same number came through 105 Main and saw us printing between 11 pm – 2am that came through during the rest of the day. It was great to see North Adams residents and visitors alike out and about. This was the scene outside PRESS. … Continue reading
On all matters of measure, our opening night was a huge success! Big thanks to all of you who came out in support, and who just discovered us! If you didn’t get one of the bird postcards they are finally finished and a number of them are still remaining, but they are moving quickly, so … Continue reading
Jason Peabody, the Associate Gallery Manager, and I got the show up in record time. We are featuring the work of Hartford Prints! Created and run by Adrienne Gale, Hartford Prints! was made possible by the City of Hartford Arts & Heritage Jobs Grant Program, Eddie A. Perez, Mayor. In October 2009, nine students from Hartford … Continue reading
Today Dale Brown arrived a bit before 9 a.m. to load up the Vandercook Universal III, all 1800lbs of it! It was like clockwork! I felt like I was back in Switzerland where things are tidy and clean and always on time. Lots of great heavy machinery was used to lift it up and onto … Continue reading
Pam Buchanan, Carrie Converse and Misty Elliott all helped me, Melanie Mowinski begin the transformation of this space into PRESS. Here are some of the before and in process pictures. Continue reading
PRESS: Letterpress as a Public Art Project will open its doors to the public on Thursday, June 23rd. Watch this page for info and updates as they become available. Continue reading
Who knew such a fantastic place existed. Well I did, but it took me a number of years to finally get there! Where is there? Letterpress Things in Chicopee, MA. Letterpress Things is John Barrett’s hobby, and a pretty imPRESSive one. We at PRESS are hoping we can convince John to come up and talk … Continue reading
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