PRINTER
I feel a lot more inspired this week. I realised that I would have to force myself out of my rut by giving part of the responsibility to someone else. I work so much better under pressure, and I also know that if someone is expecting something from me, that I can’t stand to let them down. By involving someone else in an aspect of my work that I need to do anyway, I am moved to do something, and do it quickly.
I have been worrying about printing for weeks now. I have a poor knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign, and have no experience in layout for printing whatsoever. I can bind, and I can make the book without any problem, but it is how to organise content, that worries me. I was walking to Snappy Snaps on Wardour street to develop film, when I saw a print studio. At first glance, it looked like the sort of place that would cater for the novelty-jigsaw-photo crowd. Out of desperation I went in anyway, and found that even some of their most basic designs for books and printing techniques were actually quite suitable. I reserve the right to judge fully until I have a quote and proof, but I have high hopes for this place. I have a meeting on Friday, in which I will bring in any necessary materials needed to illustrate my vague, but very specific requirements.
By involving a printer, I am forced to move on a stage, and start to make the physical book objects.
