Theo Hersey's Letterpress Revival

Theo Hersey, a letterpress printing enthusiast, keeps the ancient art alive in London. He runs a workshop with type from 1880 to 1984, teaching others about font selection and textures. His passion began as a child and was solidified during his graphic design studies. He bought his mentors historic spot through a successful Kickstarter and now lands big gigs, like custom wooden type for Bastilles album cover. He also collaborates with film streamer Mubi and graffiti artist Ten Foot. Theo leads hands-on sessions at Southbank Centre, where people create their own letters and prints, embracing imperfections. Theres a growing interest in this hands-on analogue revival, and Theo is at the forefront, spending a week layering inks on a single letter.

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