You can download the free PDF file of the September issue of Galley Gab here: http://www.galleygab.net In this issue: Letterpress: A new era / An interview...
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a8nt2b33
Sep 1, 2007 5:56 pm
Hello everyone, My name is Tim and i am new to the group,My wife and I are in need of some training and expertise since we are newbie letterpress operators.My...
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a8nt2b33
Sep 1, 2007 6:20 pm
... be ... 150 ... helpers? ... paper ... Hello Alison, My name is Tim and i am new to the group.I do not know if you got any replies.I can tell you my story...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 3, 2007 6:59 am
We often see script typefaces mixed with roman typefaces and rarely think anything of it. I have a couple of high end invitational card clients who do this...
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Sep 3, 2007 2:06 pm
Hi Gerald ... I have a gorgeous piece printed in 1567 which does exactly that. (I'll post it somewhere, when I have a chance) Of course it's a headline, and it...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 3, 2007 6:51 pm
Hi Peter Well, Socrates was right though was he not? I recall the story of a Greek actor who was able to identify the bodies of theater goers after an...
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Mike Anderson
mikeapa708
Sep 3, 2007 8:49 pm
David must have thought that the Gutenberg Bible was also "disgusting," since it to was a copy of the "pen-based hand" of the time - Gutenberg and staff used a...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 3, 2007 9:56 pm
Mike Well, they certainly had to use something for their "copy," now didn't they!? (where is that interrobang when you need it?) Interestingly, Peter Schoeffer...
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Sep 3, 2007 10:05 pm
... He was right, absolutely! I'm trying to remember about what :-) ... Yes, the house of memory technique. I can't remember the term either, but I'm sure I...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 3, 2007 11:28 pm
Hi Peter I'm not sure to what extent books and currency may have made their way via the Silk Road, but the books would not have been in codex form. Certainly...
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Sep 4, 2007 12:05 am
Hi Gerald ... Yes, it's really fascinating to see the wax "punches" used by the Romans*, and consider how matters might have turned out if some enterprising...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 4, 2007 12:56 am
Hi I'm not certain about the timeline in the evolution of the book form in various parts of the world, but I suppose I could walk over to my library; but it is...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 6, 2007 8:51 am
You want to watch this http://www.engravingschool.com/handengraving.wmv Gerald...
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Michael T. Metz
weltyah
Sep 6, 2007 1:21 pm
Awesome. _____ From: PPLetterpress@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PPLetterpress@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Lange Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:51 AM ...
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Warren Gailbreath, Jr.
swfinishing
Sep 6, 2007 2:40 pm
WOW! Warren Gailbreath,Jr. Southwest Finishing, Inc. Ft.Worth, Texas APA # 800...
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mike day
ravenheadpress
Sep 6, 2007 3:27 pm
Thanks Gerald. Inspirational morning wake up. Mike -- Mike Day Long Day Press Sunnyvale CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Paul W. Romaine
promaine2
Sep 7, 2007 1:31 pm
[Please excuse cross-posting. I am posting this notice for someone not on the listserv. Please address any questions to her (address below). pwr] Date: Thu,...
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mightyink
Sep 7, 2007 9:53 pm
Howdy... Just wanted to mention that there's a new Yahoo group for letterpress enthusiasts: The Southeast Letterpress Society. If you're located in the...
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Jill
foofnik79
Sep 11, 2007 12:48 am
We're looking for recommendations on steel rule die makers. Anyone have someone they like to work with that has good prices? Thanks!!...
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Warren Gailbreath, Jr.
swfinishing
Sep 11, 2007 1:42 am
Production Steel Rule Die. Euless, Texas 817-540-5405 Rusty Owens Can accept files such as DWG, uses current technology and can ship to you. Warren...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 11, 2007 4:19 am
A note to "all publishers, printers, book designers." The deadline for the Carl Hertzog Book Design Award competition is October 1, 2007. Books must have been...
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David McNamara
dmichael7
Sep 11, 2007 4:43 am
This is a year old, but the information seems to all be the same: http://libraryweb.utep.edu/index.cfm?page=hertzog Also has a PDF entry form and an email...
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amber ellis-seguine
amber_elliss...
Sep 11, 2007 8:06 pm
So I realize this might sound like a dumb question to a lot of you but I would rather look silly than screw up a bunch of beautifully printed material. What...
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amber ellis-seguine
amber_elliss...
Sep 11, 2007 8:15 pm
I just realized that I should specify when I say peninsula I mean in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sometimes I forget just how far the arms of these list reach. ...
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Warren Gailbreath, Jr.
swfinishing
Sep 11, 2007 8:49 pm
It can be done both ways that you have mentioned. I score jobs for customers that run the job 2 up and then cut them down after I return the scored job. I also...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Sep 12, 2007 8:41 am
Looks like the FPBA has finally figured out they needed a proactive web presence. How many years did that take? Six by my count. If you are a member you would...
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mikeocaz
Sep 12, 2007 1:59 pm
Interesting. I'm a member and haven't received it....
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Paul Romaine
promaine2
Sep 12, 2007 8:33 pm
Mike; The e-newsletter is for UK members only and you need to provide the FPBA with your email address. -Paul (who habitually reads the fine print; and...
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itchybramble
Sep 13, 2007 3:05 am
Does anyone have any advice for printing wine bottle labels? Particularly types of paper that is strong and soft enough for a good impression but still capable...
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alex brooks
skalex123
Sep 13, 2007 3:51 am
... Genevieve- As someone who opens wine bottles for a living [besides the whole printing thing] i can tell you that 50% of commercial wine bottles do not...
