Monthly Archives: January 2015
Print: it isn’t just ink-on-paper anymore
For decades, print has been thought of as a specific item: putting ink on paper. Whether it was offset printing or web printing, or even silk-screening, the definition of “print” was fairly narrow. Now, print has a very broad definition, … Continue reading
A Love Affair with Letterpress
I think all of us love to receive wedding invitations. We received one this past fall for a 2nd cousin of mine, who was getting married just before New Years. This particular family has always been creative and very craft-oriented, … Continue reading
What is DPI? Print vocabulary for the non-printer, part 2
So, last week we covered several print vocabulary words. Let’s finish off the list this week. Pencils out….. Perfect binding – The process of taking folded press forms and binding them into a single cover, like a paperback book. With this … Continue reading
What is DPI? Print vocabulary for the non-printer, part 1
When you talk to your printer, do you need a dictionary in front of you? Do terms like “PMS” or “matte coated cover” confuse you? Let’s start off the year with some basic print vocabulary. OK, class, pencils out….. CMYK … Continue reading
John Prothero
The Prothero Press 