Books

In December 2009 I began producing limited edition handmade photo books combining letterpress printing and photography under my new imprint Extant Books.

This Is Not My Sky

ISBN 978-0-9843010-0-3
8.5 by 5.5 inches (21.6 by 14 cm), 32 pages
Published 2009 by Extant Books, number EXT1
Edition of 50, signed and numbered

In May of 2009 I visited Los Angeles, California for the opening of a group exhibition featuring some of my photographs. The images in This Is Not My Sky were taken in Santa Monica where I stayed during this trip.

Printed and bound by the artist. Hand set letterpress cover, title page, and colophon. Inkjet plates. Cover paper is Crane’s Palette 134 lb. Cover and title page/colophon is Crane’s Palette 80lb Text. Images are printed on Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided paper.

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The Process of Making Artist Books

Here are some images from my bookmaking process that includes letterpress printing text with hand set lead type, inkjet printing of images, and binding by hand.