Letterpress is our jam, and in this book by Gaby Bazin, you'll get to enter the workshop, meet the typographer, and discover the world of letterpress printing.

Meet the Typographer showcases the fascinating evolution and technique of letterpress printing in colorful and engaging illustrations. Armed with little characters made of lead and a press, a typographer reveals the secrets of his craft through the centuries, from clay tablets in Mesopotamia and wax tablets in ancient Rome to Gutenberg, who changed everything with his printing press and movable type.

Gaby Bazin's book illuminates letterpress's creative role in the art industry, offering a distinct perspective on the printed medium and the fine art of typography. It's a children's book that any adult who loves print will find engaging, too.

Hardcover, unpaginated. 2025.