I know this is far from London, but www.woodtype.org/museum_information_about.shtml. I also suggest getting a can of nice sticky, smelly ink, and a jar of kerosene. Place them open beside your computer for a few days. If you don’t mind that, then sign up!

Cheers!

Hi, George- have you checked out briarpress.org?
It’s an online community/resource for letterpress printers and enthusiasts- definitely check it out. They have classified ads, forums, tons of info about the history of letterpress, etc.

I started printing about a year ago in NYC at a place called The Center for Book Arts and I am hooked. It is the antidote to hours of staring at a computer screen. I’d be amazed if there wasn’t a similar Center in London... Good luck!

It is the antidote to hours of staring at a computer screen.

I agree — I did a couple of letterpress workshops during past editions of TypeCon, and I loved it!

Letterpress is still viable. lots and lots of money can be made (If you are good). Get “good” when the getting is good. Masters are in short supply. Gerald might be a good place to start. There are people to visit, Jim Rimmer in Vancouver, I would certainly be willing to part with my “small wisdoms” at the same time. Richard at P22 is grounded and connected but I am not at liberty to offer his time. He is short of it, has a family and very busy at work. You could ask.

Giampa