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Open house: Take a Tour of the Press!

Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts

July 2, 2007

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The Press at Colorado College, founded by Jim Trissell in 1978, is a letterpress dedicated to the art of making limited edition books and broadsides. Under Trissell's guidance, The Press became one of the finest letterpresses in the country, producing stunningly beautiful books on a variety of subjects, including "Color for the Letterpress," "Twelve Mammal Skulls," "A Selection of Poems by Helen Hunt Jackson and Emily Dickinson" and "Silence," the latter considered one of the most beautiful books ever made. Over the years The Press has published work by some of the best writers in the English language. Since Trissell's death, The Press has continued its work under the supervision of Brian Molanphy, Chris Forsythe and Colin Frazer. From its inception, The Press has served as a classroom for students interested in book arts and literature. 1 p.m., The Press at CC, Jackson House, 1029 N. Nevada Ave., free