London Centre for Book Arts

London Centre for Book Arts (LCBA) is the UK’s first open-access book arts resource and educational centre, located in Fish Island, near Hackney Wick in east London.

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  1. Finally found time to make prints using some of the 12pt Monotype border (no.186) we found in Bristol during BABE at Arnolfini. Finally found time to make prints using some of the 12pt Monotype border (no.186) we found in Bristol during BABE at Arnolfini.
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    Finally found time to make prints using some of the 12pt Monotype border (no.186) we found in Bristol during BABE at Arnolfini.

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  2. via Printed Matter “Learn to Read Art: A Surviving History of Printed Matter, Inc. assembles a visually dense vitrine- and wall-based presentation featuring a broad range of material produced by the organization since its founding in 1976. Borrowing its name from a text by Lawrence Weiner, ‘Learn to Read Art’ has been used variously by Printed Matter starting in the early 90’s, including for past exhibitions curated by former Director AA Bronson. The exhibition puts on view material from the Printed Matter Archive that was damaged during basement flooding following Hurricane Sandy in 2012.” via Printed Matter “Learn to Read Art: A Surviving History of Printed Matter, Inc. assembles a visually dense vitrine- and wall-based presentation featuring a broad range of material produced by the organization since its founding in 1976. Borrowing its name from a text by Lawrence Weiner, ‘Learn to Read Art’ has been used variously by Printed Matter starting in the early 90’s, including for past exhibitions curated by former Director AA Bronson. The exhibition puts on view material from the Printed Matter Archive that was damaged during basement flooding following Hurricane Sandy in 2012.”
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    via Printed Matter

    “Learn to Read Art: A Surviving History of Printed Matter, Inc. assembles a visually dense vitrine- and wall-based presentation featuring a broad range of material produced by the organization since its founding in 1976. Borrowing its name from a text by Lawrence Weiner, ‘Learn to Read Art’ has been used variously by Printed Matter starting in the early 90’s, including for past exhibitions curated by former Director AA Bronson. The exhibition puts on view material from the Printed Matter Archive that was damaged during basement flooding following Hurricane Sandy in 2012.”

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  3. LCBA Bindery Membership —> http://londonbookarts.tumblr.com/membership LCBA Bindery Membership —> http://londonbookarts.tumblr.com/membership
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    LCBA Bindery Membership —> http://londonbookarts.tumblr.com/membership

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  4. Pink speckled edges on the book Art & Leisure and Art & Leisure —> http://londonbookarts.bigcartel.com/product/art-leisure-and-art-leisure-by-dante-carlos

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  5. Tuesday 24 June @ Westminster Reference Library —> http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/news/wrfexhibitions/ Tuesday 24 June @ Westminster Reference Library —> http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/news/wrfexhibitions/
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    Tuesday 24 June @ Westminster Reference Library —> http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/libraries/news/wrfexhibitions/

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  6. the-drawing-center: Our new Ken Price Drawing Paper catalogue is now on issuu.com.  Check it out. Ken Price: Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Works on Paper 1962–2010 runs June 19-August 18. The evening opening is next Tuesday, June 18, 6-9pm. No rsvp required. the-drawing-center: Our new Ken Price Drawing Paper catalogue is now on issuu.com.  Check it out. Ken Price: Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Works on Paper 1962–2010 runs June 19-August 18. The evening opening is next Tuesday, June 18, 6-9pm. No rsvp required.
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    the-drawing-center:

    Our new Ken Price Drawing Paper catalogue is now on issuu.com.  Check it out.

    Ken Price: Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Works on Paper 1962–2010 runs June 19-August 18. The evening opening is next Tuesday, June 18, 6-9pm. No rsvp required.

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  7. Coming in July, for those who have some experience in letterpress printing. Letterpress: Letterpress 2 Two days Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2013 11am–5pmhttp://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6860009473 Suitable for those who have taken Introduction to Letterpress at LCBA or with similar experience. In this two-day course, participants will be encouraged to take and expand on the foundations that they learned in Introduction to Letterpress and apply it to their own individual projects. Participants will have full access to the printshop and bindery at LCBA to typeset their own work using our type, blocks & borders to create a multi-colour print or small book. Participants will be encouraged to explore different ways of working by pushing the boundaries of the process by making something memorable and thought-provoking. On completion of this course, participants will be eligible to rent press time to continue working on their own projects at LCBA. Instructor: Nick Loaring (The Print Project, Bradford) *For bookings for this and other workshops please visit:http://londonbookarts.eventbrite.co.uk/ *Friends of LCBA are entitled to discounted rates on all workshops at LCBA. For more information and to become a Friend please visit:http://londonbookarts.bigcartel.com/product/friend-of-lcba-membership Coming in July, for those who have some experience in letterpress printing. Letterpress: Letterpress 2 Two days Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2013 11am–5pmhttp://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6860009473 Suitable for those who have taken Introduction to Letterpress at LCBA or with similar experience. In this two-day course, participants will be encouraged to take and expand on the foundations that they learned in Introduction to Letterpress and apply it to their own individual projects. Participants will have full access to the printshop and bindery at LCBA to typeset their own work using our type, blocks & borders to create a multi-colour print or small book. Participants will be encouraged to explore different ways of working by pushing the boundaries of the process by making something memorable and thought-provoking. On completion of this course, participants will be eligible to rent press time to continue working on their own projects at LCBA. Instructor: Nick Loaring (The Print Project, Bradford) *For bookings for this and other workshops please visit:http://londonbookarts.eventbrite.co.uk/ *Friends of LCBA are entitled to discounted rates on all workshops at LCBA. For more information and to become a Friend please visit:http://londonbookarts.bigcartel.com/product/friend-of-lcba-membership
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    Coming in July, for those who have some experience in letterpress printing.


    Letterpress: Letterpress 2
    Two days
    Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2013
    11am–5pm
    http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6860009473


    Suitable for those who have taken Introduction to Letterpress at LCBA or with similar experience.

    In this two-day course, participants will be encouraged to take and expand on the foundations that they learned in Introduction to Letterpress and apply it to their own individual projects.

    Participants will have full access to the printshop and bindery at LCBA to typeset their own work using our type, blocks & borders to create a multi-colour print or small book.

    Participants will be encouraged to explore different ways of working by pushing the boundaries of the process by making something memorable and thought-provoking.

    On completion of this course, participants will be eligible to rent press time to continue working on their own projects at LCBA.

    Instructor: Nick Loaring (The Print Project, Bradford)


    *For bookings for this and other workshops please visit:
    http://londonbookarts.eventbrite.co.uk/

    *Friends of LCBA are entitled to discounted rates on all workshops at LCBA. For more information and to become a Friend please visit:
    http://londonbookarts.bigcartel.com/product/friend-of-lcba-membership
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  8. via Zine’s Mate TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2013 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS via Zine’s Mate TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2013 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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    via Zine’s Mate

    TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2013 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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  9. via TM RSI SGM 1960–90 – an extensive web archive of Typographische Monatsblätter, focusing on the issues from 1960 till 1990. “The Typographische Monatsblätter was one of the most important journals to successfully disseminate the phenomenon of ‘Swiss typography’ to an international audience. With more than 70 years in existence, the journal witnessed significant moments in the history of typography and graphic design. Its contributors include some of the most influential designers. Although the issues before 1960 are extremely rich in revealing the development of modernist typography, the years 1960–90 correspond to a period of transition in which many factors such as technology, socio-political contexts and aesthetic ideologies, profoundly affected and transformed the fields of typography and graphic design. From this general turbulence, new forms emerged and new models were explicitly manifested. The examination of the Typographische Monatsblätter during these specific years enables a greater understanding of the development of late 20th century typography and graphic design.”

    via TM RSI SGM 1960–90 – an extensive web archive of Typographische Monatsblätter, focusing on the issues from 1960 till 1990.

    “The Typographische Monatsblätter was one of the most important journals to successfully disseminate the phenomenon of ‘Swiss typography’ to an international audience. With more than 70 years in existence, the journal witnessed significant moments in the history of typography and graphic design. Its contributors include some of the most influential designers. Although the issues before 1960 are extremely rich in revealing the development of modernist typography, the years 1960–90 correspond to a period of transition in which many factors such as technology, socio-political contexts and aesthetic ideologies, profoundly affected and transformed the fields of typography and graphic design. From this general turbulence, new forms emerged and new models were explicitly manifested. The examination of the Typographische Monatsblätter during these specific years enables a greater understanding of the development of late 20th century typography and graphic design.”

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  10. If you have taken an introductory class at LCBA, or have similar experience, why not consider becoming a Full Studio Member of LCBA? Becoming a Full Studio Member entitles you access to the LCBA print and bindery studios and all printing, book binding and finishing equipment, including foil blocking presses, creasing machine and board chopper. Currently, we are offering a limited number of Full Studio Membership slots at the monthly rate of £90 and Bindery Membership slots at the monthly rate of £75. Please contact us at hello@londonbookarts.org or stop by the studio during opening hours (Tues–Sat 11am–6pm) to pick up an application, or for more information. Become a Member and join our community of artists, designers and makers – and support book arts in the UK. If you have taken an introductory class at LCBA, or have similar experience, why not consider becoming a Full Studio Member of LCBA? Becoming a Full Studio Member entitles you access to the LCBA print and bindery studios and all printing, book binding and finishing equipment, including foil blocking presses, creasing machine and board chopper. Currently, we are offering a limited number of Full Studio Membership slots at the monthly rate of £90 and Bindery Membership slots at the monthly rate of £75. Please contact us at hello@londonbookarts.org or stop by the studio during opening hours (Tues–Sat 11am–6pm) to pick up an application, or for more information. Become a Member and join our community of artists, designers and makers – and support book arts in the UK.
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    If you have taken an introductory class at LCBA, or have similar experience, why not consider becoming a Full Studio Member of LCBA?

    Becoming a Full Studio Member entitles you access to the LCBA print and bindery studios and all printing, book binding and finishing equipment, including foil blocking presses, creasing machine and board chopper.

    Currently, we are offering a limited number of Full Studio Membership slots at the monthly rate of £90 and Bindery Membership slots at the monthly rate of £75.

    Please contact us at hello@londonbookarts.org or stop by the studio during opening hours (Tues–Sat 11am–6pm) to pick up an application, or for more information.

    Become a Member and join our community of artists, designers and makers – and support book arts in the UK.

    1 week ago