Moving through five historic periods, this book weaves the colourful story of New Mexico's book artists and their dedication to a timeless craft. Profiles 29 presses and artists including Gustave Baumann, Willard Clark, and Linnea Gentry. Companion to 'Lasting Impressions' exhibition on display at the Palace of the Governors (Museum of New Mexico).
Pam Smith is the former director of the Museum of New Mexico's Press of the Palace of Governors in Santa Fe where she designed and printed award-winning limited edition letterpress books for nearly 30 years. She is an Adjunct faculty member at Santa Fe College where she teaches book arts. Richard Polese began his book career as apprentice with Jack Rittenouse at the Stagecoach Press in Santa Fe 40 years ago. Today he runs his own private press-Ocean Tree Books.