{"product_id":"matrix-29-a-review-for-printers-bibliophiles-1st-edition","title":"Matrix 29: A Review for Printers \u0026 Bibliophiles — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatrix 29: A Review for Printers \u0026amp; Bibliophiles, Edited by John and Rosalind Randle — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Risbury, Herefordshire, The Whittington Press, 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. [vi], 118.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine. An immaculate, highly attractive example of this finely printed typographic review. It is tightly bound in its original stiff card covers with an entirely square, uncreased spine that shows no lean, indicating it has seen little to no use. The beautifully designed dust jacket remains crisp and pristine, safely protected within a clear sleeve, displaying no discernible edge-wear, rubbing, or fading to its intricate typographic wrapper design. Internally, the mould-made paper pages are exceptionally bright and clean, completely devoid of foxing, thumbing, or any previous ownership inscriptions. The numerous tipped-in typographic specimens, marbled papers, and photographic plates are meticulously preserved, unfurled, and sharply intact, maintaining the exacting structural integrity of the publisher's original artisanal production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This exquisite publication was strictly limited to an edition of 725 copies, with this specific example being one of the 655 copies bound in stiff card covers featuring a striking black block print. Renowned for its unparalleled production quality, the volume is set in an impressive array of historic typefaces, including Van Dijck, Walbaum, Univers Light, Joanna, Poltawski, Gill Sans, Bell, and Caslon types, all meticulously printed at Whittington on Somerville Laid and Zerkall mould-made papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is extensively illustrated and features a remarkable portfolio of tipped-in material, folded plates, and typographic facsimiles that showcase the pinnacle of letterpress printing and book arts. \u003ci\u003eMatrix\u003c\/i\u003e has become legendary among bibliophiles and printing historians; consequently, copies of the journal, particularly in such well-preserved condition with all inserts present (including the loosely inserted press prospectus and the tipped-in \u003ci\u003eAmbassade de France\u003c\/i\u003e facsimile letter), are highly sought after and scarce on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatrix 29\u003c\/i\u003e continues the Whittington Press's celebrated tradition of producing one of the most magnificent and authoritative journals dedicated to the fine arts of printing, typography, and papermaking. This vibrant summer issue presents a wealth of scholarly and engaging articles spanning diverse typographic histories, from the revolutionary fervour of Italian Futurist typography and a retrospective on David Godine’s letterpress years, to intimate accounts of the Stinehour Press and French papermakers. Sumptuously produced with a tactile blend of hot-metal typesetting, wood engravings, and meticulously tipped-in specimens, it is an essential and visually intoxicating reference work for any serious collector of the book arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54648609014099,"sku":"5233","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260816_204212.jpg?v=1787305750","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/matrix-29-a-review-for-printers-bibliophiles-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}