The Center for Book Arts is pleased to present three panel discussions on the Vandercook Proof Press. This classic American printing machine has been used by generations of artists, and is central to the current resurgence of interest in the book arts and fine printing.

Printmaking and the Vandercook
This discussion will focus on arts-based criticism of the Vandercook as an image-making tool. With Peter Kruty, Mare Blocker, and MarthaChiplis. Moderated by Roni Gross. Following the discussion there will be a publication party celebrating the release of The Vandercook Book, a collaborative artist book on the history and practice of the Vandercook, published by Barbara Henry and Roni Gross. Event co-sponsored by The Vandercook Book, LLC.
Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 pm

The Vandercook in the 20th Century
A discussion of the gradual evolution of the Vandercook from its origins in commercial industry to its adoption by the artistic and small press communities. With Ron Gordon, John Kristensen, and Andy Birsh.
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 pm

The Vandercook Renaissance
Current American cultural production - literary, artistic, and graphic- of the Vandercook will be examined by educators who are passing on letterpress knowledge to a new generation of printers. With Paul Moxon, Emily Larned and Daniel Morris.
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm

Support for this series has been provided in part by the American Printing History Association, New York chapter.