The letterpress style of printing dates back to the 15th century and is experiencing a resurgence in popularity today. The stunning tactile and visual imprint of letterpress is used for business cards, invitations, poster prints, and more. In Introduction to Letterpress Printing, you’ll learn all about the machines and methods behind this celebrated practice.

You’ll learn about:

• Printing with the Vandercook Cylinder (Proof) Press
• Setting wood type, lockup, inking, and printing with a proof press
• Printing with the Tabletop Platen Jobbing (Clamshell) Press
• Working with metal type, lockup, ink
• Printing with the clamshell press