Category Archives: book arts

Private Press Movement

Posted on March 8, 2011 by lynsey

The Private Press Movement rose to strength in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. William Morris’s Kelmscott Press (founded in 1890) can be seen to be the flagship for the movement, and Morris himself as the champion. Essentially the … Continue reading →

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Make your own platen press

Posted on December 23, 2010 by lynsey

The legendary Instructables has documented the step-by-step construction of a platen press made from wood and a 6 ton hydraulic jack (bottle jack). The construction methods appear to be well within the reach of someone with reasonable woodworking skills and … Continue reading →

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Glen Skien workshops – last few spaces…

Posted on September 7, 2010 by lynsey

Brisbane artist Glen Skien will be visiting New Zealand in September/October 2010. There are a few spaces left in the Auckland, Waikato, and Whanganui workshops. Auckland Lake House Arts Centre, Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna for 3 workshops Oct 2/3… Oct … Continue reading →

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Mr Franklin’s printing press

Posted on August 14, 2010 by lynsey

At age 12, Ben Franklin was apprenticed to learn the printing trade from his brother James. Three years later, James founded The New-England Courant, the first truly independent newspaper in the colonies. When a letter written by Ben Franklin was … Continue reading →

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How to make Books

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lynsey

Shepherds Falkiners of London, purveyors of fine papers and bookbinding supplies (yes, they mail worldwide) have created a beginners guide to bookbinding, supported by a 13 minute video. The video is a good quality production and the steps are clearly … Continue reading →

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Glen Skien workshops

Posted on May 15, 2010 by lynsey

Brisbane-based printmaker, assemblage, and book artist Glen Skien will travel to New Zealand, and offer a number of workshops in Sept/Oct this year. Portfolios of Glen’s work can be seen at Silent Parrot Press. Glen will teach at UCOL in … Continue reading →

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