Meet the Typographer
Published on 10. October 2024
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-64423-157-9 (ISBN)
Description
Enter the workshop, meet the typographer, and discover the world of letterpress printing.
A companion to the beloved title Meet the Lithographer, Meet the Typographer showcases the fascinating evolution and technique of letterpress printing in colorful and engaging illustrations. Armed with little characters made of lead, a typographer reveals the secrets of his craft and its history, from Gutenberg to the present. Gaby Bazin takes readers into the studio, unveiling the enchanting world of movable type.
Following the mission of the children's imprint at David Zwirner Books, this publication illuminates yet another creative role in the art industry, offering a distinct perspective on the printed medium and the fine art of typography.
A companion to the beloved title Meet the Lithographer, Meet the Typographer showcases the fascinating evolution and technique of letterpress printing in colorful and engaging illustrations. Armed with little characters made of lead, a typographer reveals the secrets of his craft and its history, from Gutenberg to the present. Gaby Bazin takes readers into the studio, unveiling the enchanting world of movable type.
Following the mission of the children's imprint at David Zwirner Books, this publication illuminates yet another creative role in the art industry, offering a distinct perspective on the printed medium and the fine art of typography.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
NY
United States
Target group
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrated in colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64423-157-9 (9781644231579)
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Persons
Gaby Bazin grew up on France's Mediterranean coast. She graduated from the Arts Decoratifs de Paris (Printed Image Department) in 2015. After traveling to Italy and the Czech Republic to learn typographical printing and bookbinding, she settled in Saint-Denis. She has been working there within the collective La Briche Foraine since 2015. Her work explores the richness of printing and its history. The relationship between the written word and the image is the guiding thread of her practice.
Vineet Lal is a literary translator working from French to English. He has translated several well-known French authors, including Guillaume Musso, Michel Bussi, and Gregoire Delacourt, along with a number of books for younger readers. He studied French at Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh, and lives in Scotland.
Vineet Lal is a literary translator working from French to English. He has translated several well-known French authors, including Guillaume Musso, Michel Bussi, and Gregoire Delacourt, along with a number of books for younger readers. He studied French at Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh, and lives in Scotland.