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Paper Paper Paper is a comprehensive exploration on manufacturing, transformation and handling techniques.

Unveil a world where artistry converges with the precision of science. A beautifully crafted exploration into material that touches every facet of our lives. With over two years of meticulous research and collaboration between industry professionals. This book offers a rare, multidisciplinary view into the intricate processes and knowledge that define our everyday use of stock. From raw fibres to the final product, it is an ode to the beauty, complexity, and versatility of this material — a must-have for enthusiasts, professionals, teachers, and anyone fascinated by the unassuming yet profound impact of this material.

A journey from fibre to printing

From raw materials to sheet. Storing to selection. Transformation to printing. Material science concepts to troubleshooting. A fascinating dive into the craftmanship, science and skill of papermaking, transformation, selection and handling.

The Art & Science of paper

Whether you are a designer, printer, engineer, teacher or simply a curious mind, this book offers a comprehensive analysis that will deepen your appreciation for this material.

A visual feast

200+ hand-made scientific, technical and infographic bespoke illustrations. Microscopies, machines, details and examples. Two years of visual research and exploration on image and text notation. All for you to receive and navigate the contents in the exactly right way. Practical and gorgeous at the same time, as it should always be.

Show, feel and tell

Featuring 22 different stocks, with all their characteristics listed: pulp type and fibres, fillers, pigments and additives, coating, weight, bulk, thickness, roughness, opacity, whiteness, brightness, absolute humidity, tear strength, certifications and more.

Everything you can see and touch, explained.

Comparing differences

Small variations in paper characteristics produce wildly different results. Instead of print correcting for each type of material, we kept the exact same pre-press, inkage and colour specifications throughout the book. In metallic silver and solid blue.

You can see exactly how the substrate and print react.

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