From Elizabeth James (apologies for cross-posting)
"'Short run': experimental book design & London's little presses" is an
exhibition and illustrated talk showcasing the book design and
production practices of five London-based little presses:
Stuart Montgomery's Fulcrum Press
Stefan & Franciszka Themerson's Gaberbocchus Press
Roy Lewis's Keepsake Press
Asa Benveniste's Trigram Press and
Bob Cobbing's Writers Forum.
This free exhibition, 12-30 January, at St Bride's Printing Library,
London focuses on the heyday of little press publishing in London
(1945-79), from the end of World War 2 to the beginning of Thatcher.
*Additionally on Thursday 15 January, the curator Rathna Ramanathan
will give a talk, 7.00pm (with exhibition open from 6.00pm). Admission
£7, concs £5. Pay on the door.
Location & more info: http://www.stbride.org/
"Little presses are not Miniature Big Presses. Nor is the word 'Little'
a term of endearment. [...] The difference between Little Presses and
Big Presses is not in their respective sizes, nor in their loveability
[sic], but in the Minds that are behind them. [...] Both minds may be
most magnificent, but they start working from two opposite ends. A
really Big Press Mind starts with Market Research. [...] The Minds
behind Little Presses work in a different way. [...] They start with a
Thought."
- Stefan Themerson, 'Introduction' to the 1974 "Catalogue of little
press books in print published in the United Kingdom"
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