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From the Heart Artist's Book by Scripps College Press

$125.00

“Initially exploring aspects of time, twelve students of the Letterpress & Book Arts studio course took inspiration from scrapbooks and the idea of epistolary writing. In the resulting artist’s book, From the Heart, they share their twelve love letters to people ranging from grown-up self, Lucille Ball and Greta Thunberg, places like Shanghai parks in addition to the game of soccer, friends, and relatives. Using a mixture of handset letterpress text in prose and verse, images created with linocuts, cut vinyl, and low-tech press prints, each printed section pulls out of a plain wrapper that shows the intended recipient and sender, or student-artist. The introduction and colophon also follow this format. Names and signatures of the artists are listed within the introduction wrapper that is printed with a heart-felt note to the reader. From the Heart is stab bound using silver binder screws and mixed decorative and handmade paper covers.” - Scripps College Press

6” x 11.25” x 1”

*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.

“Initially exploring aspects of time, twelve students of the Letterpress & Book Arts studio course took inspiration from scrapbooks and the idea of epistolary writing. In the resulting artist’s book, From the Heart, they share their twelve love letters to people ranging from grown-up self, Lucille Ball and Greta Thunberg, places like Shanghai parks in addition to the game of soccer, friends, and relatives. Using a mixture of handset letterpress text in prose and verse, images created with linocuts, cut vinyl, and low-tech press prints, each printed section pulls out of a plain wrapper that shows the intended recipient and sender, or student-artist. The introduction and colophon also follow this format. Names and signatures of the artists are listed within the introduction wrapper that is printed with a heart-felt note to the reader. From the Heart is stab bound using silver binder screws and mixed decorative and handmade paper covers.” - Scripps College Press

6” x 11.25” x 1”

*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.

Scripps College Press, located at Scripps College in Claremont, California, is a teaching press focused on letterpress printing, book arts, and collaborative publishing. Under the direction of Professor Tia Blassingame—an accomplished book artist and scholar whose work explores race, history, and identity—the Press offers students a hands-on, interdisciplinary experience in designing, writing, printing, and binding limited-edition artist books. Since its founding in 1941, the Press has provided a space where traditional craft meets contemporary themes, with students producing finely crafted books that are collected by institutions and libraries worldwide. Professor Blassingame’s leadership has further deepened the Press’s engagement with social justice and the histories of underrepresented communities, expanding its role as both a pedagogical and artistic hub. Through this immersive studio-based program, Scripps College Press fosters artistic exploration, critical thinking, and collaboration, continuing its legacy as a unique and vital contributor to the field of book arts.
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