Matrix 35: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles — 1st Edition

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Matrix 35: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles — 1st Edition

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Matrix 35: A Review for Printers & Bibliophiles, John & Rosalind Randle (Editors) — First Edition

Publication: Risbury, Herefordshire, The Whittington Press, 2018

Formatting: 4to, pp. [vi], 168, [2].

Condition Report: Fine. A remarkably well-preserved example, firmly bound in its original pictorial stiff card covers. The binding remains tight and square, with sharp corners and no discernible shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text-block is pristine; the various mould-made papers remain bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, markings, or previous ownership signatures. The printed wrapper is equally immaculate, vivid in colour, without tears, chipping, or fading, and is now preserved in a clear, removable protective sleeve. A truly exceptional, collector's-quality copy.

Catalogue Note: Limited edition; one of 600 copies bound in stiff covers from a total run of 660. The volume is lavishly illustrated throughout with numerous tip-ins, fold-outs, wood-engravings, and colour plates demonstrating a wealth of printing techniques and typographical specimens. The frontispiece features a striking wood-engraving of Chepstow Castle by Hilary Paynter, alongside further engravings by John Craig, Hellmuth Weissenborn, and Miriam Macgregor.

Set in an impressive array of classic types, including Gill Sans, Caslon, and Bodoni, the text is beautifully printed on a tactile combination of Matrix Laid, Zerkall, and Bugra Bütten mould-made papers, alongside Fedrigoni Tintoretto and Naturalis. The striking dust-wrapper features a surviving fragment of a reduction linocut by Miriam Macgregor, depicting Whittington village in the snow. Matrix is widely considered the premier typographical journal of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, making the later, smaller-run volumes particularly sought after on the open market.

The penultimate issue of the Whittington Press's legendary annual review, Matrix 35 offers a rich and diverse exploration of the typographical arts. Breaking the press's own golden rule, this volume features an engaging account of their own posters and ephemera. It stands alongside captivating articles on subjects ranging from Ina Bandy’s photographs of Matisse to typographical architecture, the history of word and type, and the meticulous craftsmanship of letterpress printing. Showcasing contributions from esteemed printers, scholars, and illustrators, it serves as both an essential reference and a visual feast for anyone devoted to the book arts.

Book Condition: 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: 176

Book Publication Year: 2018

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Book Binding: Softcover (Stiff Wrappers)

Illustrator: Hilary Paynter, Miriam Macgregor, John Craig, Hellmuth Weissenborn

Book Series: Matrix

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

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