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Handmade in the 216

Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:15 pm
by michael gill
Some of you know that for almost the last 3 years, I've been literally making a children's book, with wood blocks and moveable type on a letterpress machine.

Here's hoping you'll join me for my book release party Friday, Dec. 2, at William Busta Gallery.

You can read more about Common Household Rhymes for the Modern Child here http://gyroscopethattakesyouplaces.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/book-lovers-parents-of-smart-kids-join-me-for-drinks/
and here http://gyroscopethattakesyouplaces.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/manufacturing-job/.

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Re: Handmade in the 216

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:49 pm
by Betsy Voinovich
Mike's book release party is tonight!

His work is beautiful and fun-- it's rare to get a chance to see it like this, so come on out tonight, it's not far. Downtown (Cleveland) is probably decorated for Christmas,
you can see it on the way.

Here's the story in this week's Lakewood Observer in case you haven't had a chance to see it.
http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2011/1 ... ting-press

Betsy Voinovich

Re: Handmade in the 216

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:23 pm
by Jim O'Bryan
Michael,

Fabulous Show, great work, good book!

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A framed page from Michael Gill's book "Common Household Rhymes for a Modern Child"
and a copy of the book, at William Busta Gallery 2731 Prospect Ave., Cleveland Ohio

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now with Michael Gill in the picture

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William Busta Gallery

You really should stop down and see the work, and possibly pick up a couple. The framed works
are beautifully done, and can be purchased individually or by the rhyme, and they have
copies of the book there as well. Though only 100 were hand printed, and were flying out of the
place I am sure you can still get one for that special friend that loves, books, and art.

Michael, well done, great turnout.

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Re: Handmade in the 216

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 12:57 pm
by michael gill
Thanks, Jim, and everyone who came out. I had a ball showing people my prints. I think I looked like that picture most of the time!