I just came across this great video interview of John Kristensen proprietor of Firefly Letterpress in Somerville, MA. and figured I would share it. Enjoy!

There are a few classic quotes in the video too:

John Kristensen:
“Yes make it attractive, but make it be what the text needs it to be. Whereas in the wild and woolly world of computer typography, there are no rules.”

John Kristensen:
“It will die eventually, because people will no longer remember how to do it”

Interviewer:
So How do you feel about that?

John Kristensen
“It’s Ok, I’m only responsible for my watch. I’m thankful everyday that I get to do this.”

While watching this I couldn’t help but think of Canada’s own Jim Rimmer who passed away January 8th, 2010. I was privileged to have been at Jim’s celebration of life April 25th, 2010 with fellow GDC members and my past Capilano University design instructors Al Zimmerman and Fred Forester. Did you know the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada and the BC Chapter is awarding the first ‘Jim Rimmer Community Scholarship for Design’ along with Hemlock Printers during GDCBC’s Practivism 3 in November 2010? Keep an eye out for the scholarship applications in September and be sure to check out Practivism 3. To learn more about Jim Rimmer and his passion for the craft of letterpress read Leaves from the Pie Tree Press and Pie Tree Press: Memories from the Composing Room Floor. And visit the Facebook page Remembering Jim Rimmer set up in his memory.

Have you got a letterpress shop or story you love?