Letterpress Digest: A Podcast About Letterpress Printing
Jordan BerryIn the “Letterpress Digest” podcast, novice printer Jordan Berry talks about all things letterpress with some of the most influential and experienced artists, designers, and printers who are using letterpress printing today. You’ll hear guests talk about the resurgence of letterpress and their first printing press as well as numerous helpful and practical tips like how people launched their letter... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsDesignVisual Arts | ||||
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Andrew Steeves gets a bit philosophical on us as we discuss the inner workings of letterpress printing, publishing, and more! So much wisdom shared in only 1 hour.
Jen is the proprietor and creative entrepreneur at Starshaped Press. She's been printing like it's 1929 since 1999 and is one of the foremost artists/printers pushing the fold to creatively use old type in new and energizing ways. Jen rocks!
Paul Moxon runs the Vanderblog @ vandercook.info and travels around teaching folks about Vandercook presses while also helping to repair them. He's got experience in mechanics, history, and the arts and shares a lot during this hour-long conversation... more
Britt Rohr is the Master of Quoin. She runs a custom letterpress shop called Swell Press Paper Co. in Los Angeles and her forte is watercolor dip-dye and deep impressions.
Paper. Steve Varvaro has over 30 years in the paper business. We spend the hour talking about all things paper and how it applies to letterpress, including the difference in text vs. cover, paper weights, thickness, finish, grain, and so much more.
In this episode, Adrian Ramos of Ramco Roller gives us the rundown on all things rubber, including some history of letterpress rollers, the superball, and even the option for strawberry-scented rubber rollers (what?!?).
Erin Beckloff & Andrew Quinn created a documentary about letterpress printing called Pressing On. Hear about the multi-year process, from kickstarter to its debut at Hatch Show Print.
Eli is half printer/half designer and fantastic and educating people on letterpress. You'll learn so much in this episode, with a few laughs along the way.
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- Lovely introduction to the letterpress community
I grew up in the printing business - third generation family shop - and really enjoyed these interviews of folks who came to printing from very diverse paths.
Apple Podcasts5HokiePeg
United States5 years ago - Fantastic for novices and pros!
Letterpress printer myself having fallen in love with the process in college a decade ago. Love hearing the origin stories of the printers Jordan interviewers being sucked into the rabbit hole of the medium, and similar backgrounds (I am a former Hatch intern, Midwest grad school).
Great perspective from Jordan who makes it accessible to those unfamiliar or new to the medium, while giving great insight and tips for amateurs and pros!
Apple Podcasts5gregstoneprintsUnited States7 years ago - Really digging this podcast
Letterpress is a passion of mine and I am thoroughly enjoying hearing interviews of people I know and continually learning little snippets of info that I can use in my own studio. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5DepetronUnited States7 years ago - Great podcast
Love this podcast! As an amateur presser, I love learning more about the craft and the trade. Can’t wait for more episodes!
Apple Podcasts5Jaydotcee
Canada7 years ago - Much needed!
Letterpress is so diverse, and Jordan has created a great podcast framed through reflections of a novice (like me) that takes us on a journey across lots of topics in the field. His guests are well informed and make you excited to dive deeper into the letterpress community. This is an important podcast for letterpress beginners like me to help absorb information from those who have paved the way. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5John BallouUnited States8 years ago - Great for me the beginner.
Jordan’s approach to interviewing is really great. Makes no bones that he’s at the beginning of his printing journey – like myself.
Apple Podcasts5ComatoferUnited States8 years ago - Great!
Great and simple interviews. 💛
Apple Podcasts5Alejandro Akira
Brazil8 years ago - Full of helpful tips and tricks
Super helpful to find out how other printers operate and learn about their tips and tricks.
Apple Podcasts5The Better MathewsUnited States8 years ago - Super Niche topic :o)
Pretty fascinating when I think about it - great topic to expand on and share about.
Apple Podcasts5Tosha :o)!United States8 years ago - Cool podcast!
Jordan, this is a cool podcast and the visual arts geek in me loves it! I hope it does well, mate!
Apple Podcasts5Peter Fritz
Australia8 years ago - Awesome!
Although only a few episodes in, I have sound this podcast to be incredibly informative. But more than that, it's been great to find a place to come hear more about letterpress from people who LOVE it!
Apple Podcasts5hunter_from_brandonUnited States8 years ago
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