Join AIGA Seattle and SVC for the Seattle premiere of Pressing On: The Letterpress Film, a documentary about the 500-year-old craft of letterpress printing. After the film you'll be treated to a panel discussion from local letterpress printers. This letterpress-filled evening takes place Friday, September 15th from 7:00pm&ndash9:30pm as a kick-off to SVC's 16th annual Wayzgoose on Saturday, September 16th, and as part of the Seattle Design Festival.

About the Film

Pressing On: The Letterpress Film is a documentary about the 500-year-old craft of letterpress, a form of printing using moveable type and printing presses. It has been reviewed as beautifully capturing the art and technology of letterpress printing and preserving important voices in this craft for generations to come. This preservation is enhanced by the exquisite camera work, lighting and music. Watch the trailer below:

Details

Friday, September 15
Pacific Science Center IMAX
Screening 7:00pm–8:40pm
Panel discussion 8:40pm–9:30pm
Tickets $10 (advanced purchase required)