Today 23 September, I have completed printing my miniature book “The Curious Tale of Thomas Daumen”.
This short story by Terry Crockford was written specialy for me and my press. It is illustrated by collages and linocuts in several colours. It is ready for the binder and will be on view at the Oxford Fine Press Fair at the end of October. Nine months gestation and now for the birthing! This reminds me of my medical career.

My exhibition at Tonbridge School went well. The fifty linocut prints looked good on the walls and my furniture was scattered around. Here’s a picture of me with my poster after the show and during my celebration of the special birthday.

This exhibition starts on Saturday 11 july and lasts till the following Saturday 18. 60 prints will be on display, mainly representational views of places of interest. There are several of Tonbridge, Hadlow and several Stately Homes as i once one a competition  for my prints.

For the past 3 months i have been showing my books at this famous craft market. Once a month has been interesting, but, the last visit actually produced some sales so am well pleased.

I’m continuing my short story printing. And very challenging it is proving to be. Three pages at a time, on a sheet taking 12 pages & 4 illustrations on each side. When folded that will make a book 3in x 2.Illustrations still to come!

Printing Conference @Montrose, Scotland  11 April