The Last Letterpress: Preserving Metal Type

In her Brooklyn workshop, Maria Gonzalez maintains one of the last complete collections of metal type and functioning letterpress equipment in America. This episode explores the intricate process of manual typesetting, press operation, and the creation of fine printed materials using centuries-old techniques. Through Maria's expertise, we understand how digital printing has transformed the relationship between craftsperson and printed word.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.