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Independent publisher with a passion for mid 20th century art: Eric Ravilious, Edward Bawden, Lucien Boucher, Suzanne Cooper, John Minton #mainstonepress
East London
Joined April 2011
“The bindweed plants in rue Saint-Charles know their music. They have the ancient voice of vegetation that is rich in tradition….” Pierre Mac Orlan (1925) translated by @shauntranslates and featured in our new book Boutiques about Paris shopfronts and the artist #lucienboucher
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In collaboration with @mainstonepress and @designfortoday , I am hosting our annual @bloomsburyjamboree , a festival of books and print, illustration, talks and seasonal merriment on SATURDAY 15th & SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER at the magnificent @artworkersguild , 6 Queens Sq, WC1N 3AT.
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We have a copy of the beautiful new book 'Eric Ravilious: Through the Eyes of His Contemporaries' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @MainstonePress. Make sure you're signed up to our mailing list for entry details!
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Hot off the (Mainstone) Press! Our latest book is : 'Ravilious through the eyes of his contemporaries' with an Introduction by Alan Powers. I am proud to announce that it has been printed and bound in the UK by @madebyteam @and_Printed & @DiamondPS_Ltd . #ericravilious
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Hot off the (Mainstone) Press! Our latest book is : 'Ravilious through the eyes of his contemporaries' with an Introduction by Alan Powers. I am proud to announce that it has been printed and bound in the UK by @madebyteam @and_Printed & @DiamondPS_Ltd . #ericravilious
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What's your favourite London shopfront? This 1959 lithograph shows the iconic James Smith umbrella shop and is part of a series of prints we are launching at the Bouncing off the Wall Graphic Art Fair in Shepherd's Bush W12 9PT on Sunday. Doors open at 12!
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Three writers from 1920s Paris reimagined as shopkeepers - from our new book Boutiques Littéraires with an essay by @LaurenElkin
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Time was away... one of three new prints by John Minton available from Mainstone Press.
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Boutiques is a trilogy on rare art deco French classics, with illustrations from Lucien Boucher and Henri Guilac. Designed by @webbandwebb, the books were printed on Symbol Tatami Ivory by @KingsburyPress with @MainstonePress and @and_Printed.
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Lost painting by Essex artist Edward Bawden comes to light after 80 years
saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk
A lost watercolour painting by Essex artist Edward Bawden has been found after 80 years, and is now up for auction.
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When you open a book what’s the first thing you do? Inhale its intoxicating inky aroma, caress the toothiness and texture of the paper, admire the typography and design? If so you might enjoy this… https://t.co/lX7WGuPgRc
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Take it from Mark E. Smith: “Lindsay Anderson was fuckin’ acidic! The best. If you want to know what Britain was like in 1973, watch O Lucky Man” Screening @BFI in May https://t.co/raOyBqiK7q
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Do you have a favourite coffee table tome?
In our coffee table books special, we cover volumes on, variously: British folklore; Coventry Cathedral; assassinations of the 20th century; imaginary Parisian bookshops; letters of note; British jazz LPs 1960-1975; and cheese. https://t.co/Ez2QWOyUTQ
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“Imagine if the literary greats of 1920s Paris were not in fact writers but shopkeepers…” Thrilled that our new book Boutiques Littéraires is featured on the latest hilarious episode of @BacklistedPod - do have a listen! Thanks to @i_am_mill_i_am and the team!
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New episode up now. A large format, lavishly produced COFFEE TABLE BOOKS edition, fully illustrated throughout, and covered hard by @i_am_mill_i_am @johnmitchinson and @birchos.
backlisted.fm
This fully illustrated, lavishly produced episode of Backlisted represents the last word in coffee table books. Join John, Andy and Nicky as we dip into the origin, design and continuing appeal of...
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In our coffee table books special, we cover volumes on, variously: British folklore; Coventry Cathedral; assassinations of the 20th century; imaginary Parisian bookshops; letters of note; British jazz LPs 1960-1975; and cheese. https://t.co/Ez2QWOyUTQ
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“If I went round to somebody’s house, and they had a copy of ‘Boutiques Littéraires’ sitting on the table, I would marry them!” Thank you @i_am_mill_i_am & @BacklistedPod ! #bestquoteever
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