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We wanted to give you a quick update on progress.  EVERYTHING is printed - except for the last 32pgs.  These pages are reserved for the events of this, and next week.  We are so excited about the book.  The printed work turned out perfectly - and the next step is the binding after the printing of those last pages.  In the photo, you see the entire body of the book in its printed and folded 16pg sections.  It won't be long!

Greetings and welcome to the first Smercomics update on the Brilliant Editions blog. After printing the dust jackets, they get a film lamination with a very nice matte surface. This is now complete. Rather than a bunch of printing nerd talk, have a look at the video to see the process in action. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Exton, PA - September, 20231. As someone who began photography very young, what drives your interest in black and white photography? Has your focus always been in black and white? What interests you about a world portrayed in black and white? My focus has almost always been black-and-white, unless doing travel or nature photography, or journalism, which are very different from this project. There is one color photograph in Blackbird. But there is a reason for it, and I couldn't have done the book without that one color photo.In the film days color was too hard to print yourself. Today anyone can...

Partnering with Ralph on the production was a learning experience filled with experimentation, lively conversations about production choices, and a great time on press. The images were printed in 400 line hybrid screening – which is print nerd talk for “double” the line ruling and print resolution of 99% of the books printed today. The images are produced for you in a way that let the photographs speak loudly along with the text. Can’t wait to hear thoughts and responses from folks who acquire the book for their libraries.