The London Review of Books celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio by recreating the challenging 17th-century book printing process through a detailed documentary.
In a remarkable attempt to replicate the original printing methods of Shakespeare's First Folio, the LRB documents a painstakingly intricate journey that showcases historical printing techniques.
Designer Nick Hand, using authentic 17th-century methods, illustrates the labor-intensive process of creating ink from 800-year-old oak tree galls, highlighting the dedication required in historical book production.
This project serves as an enlightening look into a past where preserving information was a complex endeavor, contrasting sharply with today's digitized ease.
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