Upside Down, Left to Right: A Letterpress Film by Danny Cooke

by Administrator on February 2, 2012

Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film from Danny Cooke on Vimeo.

Ahhhhhh………I love letterpress!! There is simply nothing like it. I had the good fortune in school to visit several different types of printers and processes and letterpress, by far, has the most lasting appeal.

In my own experience I have replicated the process as close as possible without the actual equipment, with hand pulled prints. For me it is the most satisfying work. Slowing down, having unpredictable, unexpected results!! No delete key, no undo, no computer screen!!!

Just across the river in Newburgh, NY resides Thornwillow Press, one of the leading letterpress binderies in the US. Creating the highest quality limited edition books, restoration and rebinding, engraving, monograms and more, all by hand. We took a tour there recently and it was amazing, historic machinery dating back to the turn of the century! The founder, Luke Ives Pontifell, was a most gracious host taking the time to show us around the 3 floors himself.

Step into the s/pace of letterpress, and enjoy the film.
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Please tell Congress not to censor the internet!!

by Administrator on January 18, 2012

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fkp client series presents: J Why

January 3, 2012

Every now and then you get a cold call and it really works out. That’s how I met J and his wife after receiving an email from them looking for a web designer. As a designer, you couldn’t ask for two nicer, more organized and articulate people. They were interested in a customized WordPress site [...]

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Limited Edition Holiday Cards on Sale Now!!

November 19, 2011

Get your one of a kind holiday cards from fkp early!!! Right here, right now!!

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fkp Client Series presents: Andrea Rich

November 9, 2011

This interview features Andrea Rich, a long time friend, client, collaborator and fellow spiritual traveler. I have created several iterations of her website for her many endeavors. The most recent is arichproduction.com, as well the accompanying blog site, which, for the designer peeps, is a customized Thesis theme. I created the logo and a vertically [...]

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New fkp Client Series videos on the way!

November 3, 2011

Spent today getting footage for two new Client Series videos. As you can see on the left, this is what I wear when behind the camera. You like? ; ) I am excited to get these edited and posted. I have found I really enjoy the process of being behind the camera, letting the subject [...]

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The Client Series

July 14, 2011

This is the first in a series of videos I plan to produce, featuring my own clients, as a way to give each of us some wider exposure as to what we offer in the world. I created the logo and custom site for BeeWorks.biz, which now includes an online store. Barbara was wise enough [...]

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PaperGirl Cardiff & Newcastle

June 4, 2011

Having PaperGirl is a welcome change from my daily work. I love my clients, designing websites and print pieces but to have a project with total freedom is a luxury. Since I started participating in PaperGirl last year I have had the opportunity to experiment with many new and different approaches. It has been so [...]

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PaperGirl Columbus, Ohio

May 5, 2011

This went off to PaperGirl Columbus. A hand pulled print with hand detailing on French Paper 80# Speckletone True White 12.5 x 19. I have a few new plates and combinations I’m experimenting with. We’ll see what comes. : ) Next to paper grocery bags, I just love using French Papers. This company has been [...]

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PaperGirl and the UK

March 28, 2011

New stuff went off in the mail today to PaperGirl Bristol, Leeds and Manchester. More hand pulled prints with hand detailing. It’s the Buddha Within Series…I made my own triangle shipping tubes from pizza boxes and after filling out customs declarations (who knew??) at the post office, they were on their way. A few more [...]

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