The Book Club of California presents
The Vandercook Book
The Vandercook Press Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
- When
- Event has passed (Mon Sep 14, 2009 - Mon Oct 12, 2009)
- Tags
- Literary Arts, Other Literary Arts, Printing & Copying, Small Business Services
Description
Opening Reception -- Monday, September 14th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmBy far the most recognized name in the world of proof presses, the Vandercook will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2009.
The company was started in Chicago in September 1909 by Charles Vandercook. Designed to proof a page of type before being sent to the press, the earliest proof presses depended on a roller and the force of gravity to make an impression of type on paper.
The Vandercook proof press built upon this technology to incorporate a carriage and cylinder that could be finely adjusted.
Originally intended for commercial printshops, it comes as no surprise that as the printing industry steadily moved away from letterpress technology, these precision perfect machines fell into the hands of artists.
Today, the Vandercook proof press is widely considered the ideal press for limited edition letterpress production.
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- http://www.bccbooks.org
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- 415.781.7532
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