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Risografía

Bendandi, Luca

In 1958, the Japanese company Riso launched a printing device that it called Risograph. Bridging the gap between mechanical and digital printing, the printing process of this new device was based on screen printing techniques but allowed for a large number of copies to be printed as if it were a photocopier. In recent years, more and more designers and artists have been rediscovering this forgotten technology. With it, colors are transferred to paper without the use of heat or chemicals, which saves energy and makes the process more environmentally friendly. Additionally, the printed result is distinguished by its vibrant and radically contemporary appearance thanks to the strength of the color, a genuine texture, and the perfect imperfection of its finishes. This book documents this unique and unexpected renaissance in the field of graphic printing and offers an overview of the history and development of these machines, including other stencil duplicators that are also experiencing a resurgence, such as the Mimeograph or the Gestetner. Filled with beautiful examples of prints, flyers, cards, fanzines, and experimental printed products, the book provides a current overview of contemporary pioneers of the new risography and a selection of editors, printers, and design studios from around the world focused on the art of this printing technique.

Publicher
Gustavo Gili
Language
ES
Country
Spain
Edition Year
2017
Category
Printmaking & Printing
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