December 16th, 2010 / 4:00 pm
 Presses

I Am Intrigued by Chin Music Press

One of the things I love most about attending literary events is learning about presses and writers with which I am not familiar. At the Pop Up Bookstore in Chicago this past weekend, I found this gorgeous book, Oh, by Todd Shimoda with artwork by Linda Shimoda, published by  Chin Music Press. As an art object, this book is gorgeous–heavy, textured papers, a gorgeous hardcover, and though I just started the book, I haven’t been able to put it down. I decided to look them up online and they have a lot going on. I was especially interested in this blog post, by Bruce Rutledge, about books as art objects and what it costs to publish beautifully designed books. Check them out.

8 Comments

  1. December 16th, 2010 / 9:01 pm scifibrarian—

      I’ve had this book on my wish list forever. I’ll definitely be buying it with my next paycheck.

  2. December 17th, 2010 / 3:10 am Janey Smith—

      Roxane? Total chin music. Neat site, books.

  3. December 17th, 2010 / 5:04 pm Richard Thomas—

      Very cool, all of it. Thanks, Roxane.

  4. December 17th, 2010 / 7:12 pm drewkalbach—

      just thought ‘oh! shimoda’ in michael jackson’s voice.

      you’re welcome.

  5. December 18th, 2010 / 4:27 pm Dawn.—

      Lovely. Thanks for the recommendation, Roxane.

  6. December 18th, 2010 / 4:27 pm Dawn.—

      Lovely. Thanks for the recommendation, Roxane.

  7. December 18th, 2010 / 4:27 pm Dawn.—

      Lovely. Thanks for the recommendation, Roxane.

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