The annual Great Northern Printers’ Swap Meet is less than two weeks away on September 21 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. This is probably the largest letterpress swap meet in the Americas. Everything for letterpress will be for sale.

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This from Arlene Popkin #664:

I’m sorry to report that my beloved,  husband, partner in APA 664, best friend, and fellow-proprietor of The Thomas Jefferson Press has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We have done chemotherapy, radiation, and more chemotherapy.  An attempt at a Whipple procedure to cut it out (along with various internal organs) revealed metastases all over the abdominal interior.  It is inoperable and incurable.  We are hanging on as best we can, trying to manage the pain and make every day count.  He hasn’t been strong enough to do any printing for a while, but he still loves examining the bundle.

shirschberg@pol.net

Note from Mike Anderson:

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the members of APA who have been great friends and mentors over the years. The opportunity to meet so many of you at each Wayzgoose that I attended opened up a world of knowledge and friendship.

I am no longer able to go downstairs to my print shop or stand in front of a case; however, I’m glad I had the opportunity and time to meet all of you to discuss printing, type, and the many arts of printing. As I draw near to signing – 30 – I have no regrets and only bright spots, thanks to all. Hot metal forever!

Michael R. Anderson