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A Lecture by Kitty Maryatt

Emulating Gutenberg with B-42 Type

A Lecture by Kitty Maryatt

July 19, 2008 2-4 pm at The International Printing Museum 315 Torrance Blvd.. Carson, CA 90745 Free admission but please RSVP to bookarts@printmuseum..org Download the PDF flyer at www.printmuseum.org

On July 19, 2008, the International Printing Museum will present a lecture by Kitty Maryatt, Director of the Scripps College Press, “Emulating Gutenberg with B-42 Type.” This lecture is sponsored by a generous grant for the Book Club of California. Founded in 1912, The Book Club is a non-profit organization of book lovers and collectors who have a special interest in Pacific Coast history, literature, and fine printing. Its chief aims are to further the interests of book collectors and scholars and to promote an understanding and
appreciation of fine books.

Ms. Maryatt will discuss her fascinating experiences hand setting a facsimile page of the Gutenberg Bible using Dale Guild Type Foundry’s B-42 type, a faithful re-cutting of the types of Johann Gutenberg, as seen in his monumental 42-line Bibla Sacra, ca. 1455 Production of this font required that 245 characters were drawn, cut and cast.

In her lecture, Ms. Maryatt provides an explanation of scribal practices used in medieval books to enhance an understanding of the abbreviations and ligatures in the font. She will also provide information and elaboration related to the printing press, the handmade paper and vellum used for the edition, the decoration and aspects of medieval bookbinding practices and bookselling.

In addition to the lecture and PowerPoint presentation, attendees will have opportunities to see one of the printed pages pieces and see some pieces of the Gutenberg type.

Registration Closes June 30th:

Location: 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills CA.

Course description.

Western NY Book Arts Collaborative is pleased to announce that we have acquired a building that will house presses, equipment, workshop & gallery space. Additional tenants with like minded goals will also complement the space. A full outline of this dynamic project will be unveiled in Summer 2008 during TypeCon which is being hosted in Buffalo, July 15-20

Also today is the last day for EARLY registration for Typecon.

If you are a member of WNYBAC or SOTA, you get the Early member discount rate.

Introduction to Digital Letterpress Printing
With Stacey Stern of Steracle Press

10 Weeks from July 22nd – September 16th
Tuesdays 7 – 10 p.m.

$360 ($25 for materials)

In this ten-week class for beginners, you will learn how to make your
very own polymer plates, and print your designs from them.  Stacey
will take you from your computer image, to film, to plates, to the
press.  You will learn how to operate the equipment, mix inks,
register plates, and print.  In the early sessions, Stacey will
discuss the traditions of printing, and guide you to the modern
adaptations that are possible with photopolymer plates.  There will be
time to work on either your own or a collaborative group project.
Basic computer skills are required - Adobe Illustrator a plus.

Class size is limited to 6 participants.

Letterpress WOW!
With April Sheridan

Saturday & Sunday
July 26 – 27th 10:00 – 4:00

$180 ($10 for materials)

Come for a quick and creative introduction to the world of traditional
letterpress printing from wood type. Play with furniture, type sticks,
reglet and lock-up bars.  Learn new meanings for deadlines and
registration.  April has lots of fun facts  about the history of wood
type, and can help you explore how letterforms can be used as images.
The class will collaborate to make a unique group project.  Each
participant will have a copy to take away at the end of the day on
Sunday.

Class size is limited to 6 participants.

Workshops are held at:

The Evanston Print & Paper Shop

1125 Florence

Evanston, Illinois

To register contact Eileen or Vanessa at:

847.475.7674

or

eileen@evanstonprintandpaper.com

vanessa@evanstonprintandpaper.com

Check out Typeface a new movie in production that needs your support.

“Typeface, Kartemquin’s latest documentary in progress, will bring this fascinating junction of historical and contemporary, as well as rural and urban America together for enjoyment and contemplation. This film will be of interest to art and graphic design enthusiasts, to teachers as an educational resource, and to anyone looking for a film about perseverance and preservation in the heart of America.”

In June, internationally renowned book artist Johanna Drucker will be
leading a week-long, hands-on seminar on the craft and critical concepts of
making artist’s books.

A second week focused on designing and producing your own letterpressed
poetry broadside will be held by Kevin McFadden.

Details on the two week-long sessions are online at the VABC website
The VABC is a sister-program of the Virginia Book Festival, both produced by
the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities

*WEEK 1:   June 9–13, 2008*
*Insight: Hands-On and Critical Concepts in Letterpress Artists’ Books *
*Instructor: Johanna Drucker*
Daily 9AM - 5PM

*WEEK 2:   June 14–20, 2008*
*Printing for Poets: Creating a Broadside*
*Instructor:  Kevin McFadden *
Daily 9AM - 5PM

Prospectuses, cost, and class-size info online:

If you’re interested in a place in either week’s seminar, or have questions,
contact kmcfadden@virginia.edu*

Excellent video documentary from the BBC.