"Linotype: The Film" Official Trailer from Linotype: The Film on Vimeo.
I'm so excited to share with you this incredible film that some of our dearest friends have spent the past few years creating! Linotype: The Film is a documentary centered around the Linotype type casting machine. Called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by Thomas Edison!
The first time I heard about this project, I have to admit... I was a little jealous. These guys have traveled all over the US interviewing people about this amazing machine. So magical! It's such a beautiful story and so I wanted to share it with you!
Here's a link to scheduled screenings. I'm so excited to see the entire film, myself! XO. elsie
It boggles the mind doesn't it! Sadly I won't get a chance to view the whole thing as I'm in the England but the extract is extraordinary. Rx
http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Rachael | February 05, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Cool!
Posted by: Missy | February 05, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Exciting! I got to use one of these while doing my BFA. They are all kinds of amazing. It was hard to go back to regular typesetting afterwards :)
Posted by: Madelaine | February 05, 2012 at 11:17 AM
How amazing!! Can't wait to see it and learn all about it <3
Posted by: Melissa Gonzalez | February 05, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Beautiful. I've never seen one in action before. But we had one in the foyer when I was interning at a local newspaper. And I couldn't help but snap a few photos.
http://www.photoblog.com/moongallery/2008/05/02/linotype.html
Posted by: SuZi | February 05, 2012 at 11:27 AM
This does look really exciting! I really hope I get the chance to see the whole thing!!
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Heather | February 05, 2012 at 11:28 AM
they should bring this to chicago! soooo cool!
Posted by: Meghan | February 05, 2012 at 11:34 AM
RAD. so excited!
Posted by: Mindy Harris | February 05, 2012 at 11:37 AM
so cool!!
georgia
http://swonderfulgd.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Georgia | February 05, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Thank you for sharing!! I cannot wait for this film to come to our local indie theatre!
Emma
http://www.emmaerickson.com/
Posted by: Emma | February 05, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Oh, wow! That's SUCH an amazing machine.
And it's so incredible how dedicated and passionate all those guys are.
That's so sweet! I'll have to check out the whole film!
Posted by: Two Happy Hearts | February 05, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Oh my gosh, what a complex and extraordinary machine. I have a friend who's well versed in this area and, if he hasn't already been made aware of this film, I'll be sure to fill him in. It looks to be, in equal parts, heartbreaking and innovation affirming. So neat.
Posted by: cath | February 05, 2012 at 12:46 PM
wow! thanks for sharing! this looks great!
Posted by: Abby | February 05, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Can't wait to see this. My friends find it very sad that I count typography as one of my hobbies but who gives a damn, ha!
Posted by: Alice | February 05, 2012 at 01:10 PM
I'm so intrigued! Can't wait to see the whole thing...
xo
cortnie
Posted by: tinyparticlesoflight | February 05, 2012 at 01:19 PM
That looks really interesting. It's really crazy to think about what life was like before the computer. I remember using a typewriter as a kid, my sisters had our own little "newspaper" business. But even before the typewriter, I don't know much about, so that would surely be fascinating to watch! Too bad they aren't coming to Nashville.
Posted by: Kate | February 05, 2012 at 01:36 PM
Our dear friend, Tim Trower, took part in this film. He is a printer here in Spfld. I am proud to go see this. Thank you for promoting it!
Posted by: Lily | February 05, 2012 at 02:50 PM
In fact that is Tim and his dad at the very beginning of the trailer! Yay Tim and Guy!!
Posted by: Lily | February 05, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Such an amazing and beautiful project. It looks so well thought through and creative.
Posted by: Material Fixations | February 05, 2012 at 03:05 PM
This is awesome! I want to see it. Please tell your friends to screen it in Melbourne! (Submit it to the Melbourne International Film Festival - if they haven't already!) xx, SB
Posted by: SB | February 05, 2012 at 04:24 PM