Fly in under the radar for a sneak peek at the latest goings-on here at Angel Bomb and inside my crowded cranium. You might find photos of a killer project about to hit the press, a rant about the state of design in the digital age, the inside scoop on an upcoming art opening, a recipe for succulent beef tenderloin in port-rosemary sauce, or something completely different.
The Blog is updated on a predictably unpredictable basis, so check back often to see what’s bubbling up to the surface.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Angel Bomb Letterpress in Hardbound Book Form
Last week with the help of Dan Marshall Photography, we took some dandy shots of recent work done on press for possible inclusion into an upcoming book on contemporary letterpress, called “Adventures in Letterpress” — A hardcover 178 page book to be published by Mark Batty Publisher, a respectable publisher of design books both here and in the UK. I don’t know how many of the pieces I submitted will make the final cut, but keep your fingers crossed. I’ll be letting you know as soon as this bad boy hits the shelves sometime early next year.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
America Five-Oh NoDak Style
The latest in the ongoing series of greeting cards, America Five-Oh, is hot off the press, cut and scored, and ready to be purchased. Being from North Dakota, I found this one to be a little tough. I make fun of the state and it’s wide open…emptiness, but it really is a good place to be fun. So how do I make a card that’s humorous without being so snarky it insults the twelve people still living there? I think we pulled it off beautifully. My favorite part is the bison pooping.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Jetty Identity System Printed
Ahhh, the benefits of of having a Heidelberg in your shop. Not only can you run thousands of impressions without having to hand-feed every single sheet of paper, but you can hold super tight registration as well. Exhibit A: Jetty Design’s new identity program designed at Angel Bomb and printed here as well. Note the nice deep impression, the way it pops off the page on every single piece be it business card, envelope or letterhead. When you get one of these in the mail, you’d better sit up and pay attention.
