Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Another press in the studio


 Eric had this rather cute galley press lurking unused in the basement of the local adult education centre. So he decided to reclaim it and give it a new home at the Alex. My guess is 1930s, age-wise. Had a little play. Did the "tools" linocut on it and now broken out the old wooden letters...


 

Monday, 1 June 2026

Just Cuz... Anna Bloom


 I was riffling through some papers the other day and what should fall out but this! The original bad translation of Anna Blume that I found in a second-hand wallet I bought about fifty years ago. How magnificent it's still here. Testament to the enduring power of art. AI will never get it.