Matrix 24: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles — Limited Edition

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Matrix 24: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles — Limited Edition

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Matrix 24: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles, John & Rosalind Randle (Editors) — Limited Edition

Publication: Risbury, Herefordshire, The Whittington Press, 2004

Formatting: 4to, pp. 170.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The heavy paper wrapper is exceptionally bright and crisp, with only the most trivial hints of handling to the extreme corners and head of the spine. The vibrant colouring of the Almira bottle illustration remains completely unfaded by sunning. Beneath the wrapper, the stiff card covers, featuring a handsome wood engraving of cyclists, are perfectly preserved. The text block is immaculate; the binding is remarkably tight and square, fully supporting the varied paper stocks, tipped-in colour plates, and folded inserts housed within. The internal pages are pristine, entirely free from foxing, tearing, or blemishes, presenting a superior, unread copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the twenty-fourth number of the highly acclaimed Matrix typographical journal. It is a Limited Edition, being one of 800 total copies printed. Specifically, this is one of the 720 copies bound in stiff covers, distinguished from the 80 copies issued in a quarter-leather deluxe state. The colophon notes the volume is set in Caslon, Poliphilus, and Neo-Didot types, and printed on a luxurious assortment of Sommerville Laid, Losin hand-made, Zerkall mould-made, and Hahnemuhle Bugra-Bütten papers.

Profusely illustrated throughout, the publication features striking wood-engravings (including a notable piece by John O'Connor opposite the title page), tipped-in colour plates, and various typographical specimens that highlight the pinnacle of private press craftsmanship. The front cover of the stiff card binding reveals a charming wood-engraved illustration of cyclists, cleverly hidden beneath the dust wrapper. A cornerstone publication for printers and bibliophiles, this journal continues to be highly sought after on the secondary market due to its strict limitation and unparalleled production quality.

A quintessential journal for the dedicated bibliophile, Matrix 24 delves deeply into the rich history of printing, type-founding, and the private press movement. This meticulously crafted edition offers a diverse collection of essays covering typographical treasures, wood-engravings, the intricacies of pochoir, and historical printer correspondence. With contributions from esteemed figures in the printing world, and an array of tactile, high-quality paper stocks and inserts, it stands as both a vital reference work and a beautiful piece of book-art in its own right, a true celebration of the printed word.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: John & Rosalind Randle (Editors)

Book Publisher: The Whittington Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 170

Book Publication Year: 2004

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover (Stiff Wrappers)

Illustrator: Various

Book Series: Matrix

Country/region of manufacture: Risbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

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