Making New Metal Type at the Greenboathouse Press

The Event

In this in-person event at The Post at 750 in Vancouver, Jason Dewinetz of the Greenboathouse Press will discuss his recent efforts to carry on Jim Rimmer’s legacy of designing, engraving, and casting new metal types right here in BC. Focusing on his new typeface Orfei, Jason will explore the various technical processes involved in creating the new type, and its first use in the Greenboathouse Press edition of Crispin Elsted’s recent book, The Turn.

Biography

Jason Dewinetz is a writer, educator, typographer, printer, typecaster, and the proprietor of Greenboathouse Press in Vernon, BC. He is the only person in Canada still making new metal type, and his limited edition books have won several Alcuin Awards citations over the years.

The Alcuin Society

The Alcuin Society is a non-profit founded in 1965 to promote a wider appreciation of beautifully produced books. One of the ways we've been doing this is by hosting events featuring industry experts. Since 1981, we've held the only national awards for book design in Canada, whose winners are nominated for the prestigious Best Book Design from all over the World international competition.

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