2nd Part: Romano Hänni, Handprinted Books 1992 - 2010 by Romano Hänni
2ter Teil: Romano Hänni, Handpressenbüchlein 1992-2010
An in-depth look at the second phase of the printer/artist's work. Originally Hänni produced a catalog of his work spanning 1984 to 1991. In 2011 he issued this catalog about his work from 1992 to 2010. Note: 27 Jahre Bleisatz Handpressen büchlein 1984-2010 contains both catalogs and spans Hänni's career to 2010.
Lukas Hartmann, editor Swiss Typographic Magazine, introduction Marvels of visual poetry: "Anyone accusing Romano Hänni of being a hot type nostalgic has misunderstood most of his work - or has never held and read one of his handprinted books. These books are little marvels full of visual poetry. The technical effort behind them can only be divined by somebody who has pursued training in hot type printing. ... Hänni enjoys passing on his knowledge and skills, ensuring that centuries-old manual techniques are not only kept in museums."
Processes, Dimensions, and Edition Information
Basel, Switzerland: Romano Hänni Verlag, 2011. Edition of 180.
9.125 x 11.75"; 98 pages. Offset, inkjet, and letterpress. Seven colours. Bound in paper covered boards. End pastedown with corner pocket containing 13 x 8.5" folded sheet of typography examples. Text in German and English.