21: Archetype Mixers. Celebrating 21 years. Art Center College of Design.

[Pasadena:] [Archetype Press], 2010 One of 21 unnumbered hard-bound copies (50 soft-bound copies printed). A collection of 21 print designs inspired by mixed drinks and cocktails (hence the title, Archetype Mixers) in celebration of Archetype Press's 21st anniversary. "The instructors for the project were Seth Drenner and Prof. Gloria Kondrup, Director of the Press, assisted by instructor Christina Aumann, and teaching assistants Margaret Jensen, Ryan Mullin, and Sharon Shin" (From end-matter). A cheeky ode to the Art Center Press's coming of age. . Silver publisher's cloth with "21" design paper-stamped to cover. Designed and letter-press printed by students at Archetype Press, Art Center College of Design, using hand-set foundry metal and wood type, linoleum cuts, and photopolymer plates. . 9 x 6 in. . ith 28 color illustations, printed on rectos. The edition was printed on Vandercook Proof Presses. Light scratch to cover. Minor dent to back cover. A near fine copy. "Established at the College in 1989, Archetype Press offers students the unique opportunity to practice what has become a Digital Age rarity: setting type and printing by hand. Archetype's collection of rare American and European metal foundry type, wood type and ornaments—originally belonging to Vernon Simpson's legendary typesetting shop in Hollywood—is the largest in California and among the largest of any design school in the country. The extensive metal and wood type collection resides in 2,500 antique wooden drawers. Students learn to set and print type on an impressive set of printing presses: nine Vandercook proof presses, a Chandler & Price platen press and a Heidelberg Windmill press" (Archetype Press page on Art Center website).