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New Work! Acts of Translation (Part 1)

Acts of Translation: Allison Grant is the first in a series of collaborative books from Big Jump Press devoted to translation and communication. Text for this project was gathered, edited, … Continue reading

October 12, 2022 · Leave a comment

New Book! Print Sale!

I am thrilled to introduce the release of Fairmont Color Card, the newest book from Big Jump Press. Long delayed and altered by the pandemic, this project is an exploration … Continue reading

December 1, 2021 · Leave a comment

Penland Workshop: September 19-25

I’ll be teaching my first in-person workshop in what feels like forever at Penland School of Craft in September. Penland is one of my favorite places to teach, and I … Continue reading

August 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

Alabama Book Arts: the Motion Picture(s)

I’d like to share two short videos about the Alabama MFA Book Arts Program. One was created by experts at Alabama Public Television. The second one was slapped together by … Continue reading

November 16, 2020 · 3 Comments

Spring Bookbinding & Letterpress Workshops

Making Books will make you happy! I’ve finally got a list of spring bookbinding and letterpress courses online, most of them in London and Brighton. I am running a couple … Continue reading

March 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Divide my heart, an ode to my favorite tool

I found a gem at a car boot sale last weekend. Just look a those beauties! Only £6! What a score! And here is our topic today, ladies and gentlemen: … Continue reading

September 30, 2014 · 30 Comments

Not Just for Harnesses Anymore.

Hey there book nerds! What needle do you use? A few years ago my friend Kirin introduced me to my all-time fave, the gauge 19 harness needle. I immediately threw … Continue reading

June 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Courses in the South of England, Spring 2014

Hello all! It’s that time again. I know you’ve all been waiting and waiting for a shameless workshop plug. Today I am answering your call! Below you’ll find a list … Continue reading

March 19, 2014 · 1 Comment

Put down that mulled wine immediately. We are making bookcloth today.

Happy Holidays! Here, put on this apron and stop drinking. We’ve got work to do. We’re making our own bookcloth today, so tell your family to get lost and let’s … Continue reading

December 23, 2013 · 60 Comments

SALE ! SALE! SALE!

Hello Blog Friends! Happy Thanksgiving from the UK, where no one seems to have noticed? I spent all last weekend selling books and boxes and I JUST CAN’T STOP. I’ve … Continue reading

November 27, 2013 · 6 Comments