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Best books to learn Letterpress printing, in order
Letterpress is a machinist's craft as much as a designer's, so a good order teaches the type and the case first — how metal and wood type is set and locked up — then the presses and how to achieve even, kissing impression, then the design and technique that make a card or poster sing. Chase deep impression before you understand makeready and you'll bruise the type. Type, then press, then design.
Reading paths for letterpress printing
The Best Books on Letterpress Printing, in Order
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- How should I approach learning letterpress printing?
- Letterpress is a machinist's craft as much as a designer's, so a good order teaches the type and the case first — how metal and wood type is set and locked up — then the presses and how to achieve even, kissing impression, then the design and technique that make a card or poster sing. Chase deep impression before you understand makeready and you'll bruise the type. Type, then press, then design.
- What's a good book to start letterpress printing with?
- A strong starting point is The complete manual of typography by James Felici. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after letterpress printing?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Needlepoint and canvas work, Papermaking by hand, Amigurumi and plush toys.