Meet the Typographer
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Enter the workshop, meet the typographer, and discover the world of letterpress printing. A companion to the beloved title Meet the Lithographer, Meet the Typographer showcases the fascinating evolution and technique of letterpress printing in colorful and engaging illustrations. Armed with little characters made of lead, a typographer reveals the secrets of his craft and its history, from Gutenberg to the present. Gaby Bazin takes readers into the studio, unveiling the enchanting world of movable type. Following the mission of the children's imprint at David Zwirner Books, this publication illuminates yet another creative role in the art industry, offering a distinct perspective on the printed medium and the fine art of typography.
Author: Gaby Bazin
Publisher: David Zwirner Books
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Series: Meet the Printmakers
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.71h x 7.72w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9781644231579
Audience: Ages 4-8
About the Author
Gaby Bazin was born in 1992 and grew up on the Mediterranean coast. She graduated from the Arts Décoratifs de Paris (Printed Image Department) in 2015. After traveling to Italy and the Czech Republic to learn typographical printing and bookbinding, she settled in Saint-Denis. She has been working there, within the collective La Briche Foraine, since 2015. Her work explores the richness of printing and its history. The question of the relationship between the written word and the image is the guiding thread of her practice.
Author: Gaby Bazin
Publisher: David Zwirner Books
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Series: Meet the Printmakers
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.71h x 7.72w x 0.42d
ISBN: 9781644231579
Audience: Ages 4-8
About the Author
Gaby Bazin was born in 1992 and grew up on the Mediterranean coast. She graduated from the Arts Décoratifs de Paris (Printed Image Department) in 2015. After traveling to Italy and the Czech Republic to learn typographical printing and bookbinding, she settled in Saint-Denis. She has been working there, within the collective La Briche Foraine, since 2015. Her work explores the richness of printing and its history. The question of the relationship between the written word and the image is the guiding thread of her practice.