Publishers Inc. Publishers PUBLISHERS 2013 Incwww.publishersinc.co.uk WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Alumni tell Publishers Inc. about life after Napier. MAKING AN IMPRESSION Publishers Inc. investigates the use of Letterpress in the modern age of publishing MSc LIVE PROJECTS A sneak peek at this year’s publications... Then & Now From Summer 2013 Publishers Only Publishers Inc. to EIBF p.26 | Award Winners p.36 | Magazine Apps p.43 | Networking Events p.48 New name. P UBLISHERS New look. New features. Inc EDITOR’S LETTER Nostalgia and new technology collide in Publishers Inc. e are delighted to introduce desolate part of the building’ will work as an excuse Publishers Inc. a magazine for tardiness... designed to celebrate the After settling in, students from MSc Magazine W Publishing, MSc Publishing and MA Journalism publishing industry in Scotland, the MSc Publishing courses here at Edinburgh collaborated to produce Buzz magazine, a publication Napier University and the alumni we for young graduates and professionals that is Emma Wilson, Editor will follow into this fantastic industry. It brimming with lifestyle features and articles on was originally known as Publisher’s Only and ceased the best Edinburgh has to offer. The postgraduate publication in 1999. Just as the industry has evolved Publishing students also dived into developing a with the changing times and technology, we have number of books for print and digital publication, revamped the magazine to mirror this progress. which you can read more about on pages 20–21. It’s the perfect year for a relaunch of a magazine But perhaps the most important aspect of focused on the course and the university; Edinburgh Publishers Inc. for us, and certainly for the teaching Napier University is gearing up to celebrate its fiftieth staff, is celebrating the achievements of the course birthday and the publishing course (originally Book alumni. Their hard work and innovative contributions and Perioical Publishing) has been an integral part to the publishing industry cannot be overlooked, of the university since 1968, beginning four years particularly when so many have offered current after the university’s original incarnation as a students placements and advice. It’s fantastic technical facility for printing apprentices. to be able to return the favour by highlighting 2013 is a milestone for MSc Publishing; after their successes within these pages. And so it’s seventeen years nestled in the idyllic surroundings with sincere gratitude to the alumni that I present of Craighouse, the publishing courses packed up Publishers Inc. – with a special thanks to my in December and relocated to the hustle and bustle wonderful core team Cassie, Cecilia, Char, Nikki and of Merchiston campus. The one con: there’s less Vanessa who kept me company, and in caffeine, in chance that ‘I became lost in a mysterious and the weeks leading to print PEOPLE 26–29 FEATURES Once Upon a Time 06–09 30–31 Typography Gillian Macrosson 10 –11 32–35 There and Back Again Publishing Alumni: where are they now? 12 –14 36–38 Edward Clark Collection Last Year’s Award-Winning Alumni 04 02 INDUSTRY 40 – 41 Letterpress MERCHISTON PUBLISHING 42 16 –19 The Digital Frontier Do You Judge a Book by its Cover? 43–45 20 –21 Get into the Spirit of Digital Publishing MSc Publishing: Live Projects 46–47 22–23 The Day the Music Died 01 The Scottish Centre for the Book 48 Out of the Office 03 Editor Production Editor Clare Fotheringham Alexandra Manning Juliane Schmidt Communications Online Team Distribution Team Head of Advertising Advertising and With Special Supported by: Emma Wilson Cecilia Bennett Cassandra Gowans Keren McGill Anna Tolscik Manager Morgan Amer Lindsay Flannigan and Marketing Marketing Team Thanks To Kelly Hamister Jen Neal Nicky Ward Claire McNaught Snezhina Marinova Valerie Jordan Lauren Cheape Mark Goodwin Derek Allan Editorial Team Production Team Joe Harris Annette Nimmo Hua Ye Rebecca Laycock Nikola Mossop Avril Gray Emma Holak Char Bennett Yixi Lai Vanessa Piras Online Editor Head of Distribution Lily Thompson Sally Pattle David McCluskey Adam Mulholland Micaela Cavaletto Megan MacGregor Lauren Robertson Sarah Glidden Penny Armour Suyan Ye David McMurray Publishers Inc. is published by MSc Publishing and MSc Magazine Publishing students at Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus, EH10 5DT. The views and opinions in this publication are not necessarily those of the School Arts and Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier University. 5o Years of Napier FUL ifty years have passed Two years ago MSc Publishing since the inception L was accredited by the Periodical of Edinburgh Napier E Training Council, making it FUniversity. Initially proposed in L the first and only publishing 1963 as an offshoot of Heriot- programme in the UK to receive C Watt College, it would act as a this accolade. More recently, R technical college for students I the course was awarded the to train in the field of printing. C prestigious Creative Skillset Many locations in Edinburgh Tick. Such unparalleled were considered, with Colinton recognition from industry Road being chosen. The highlights how well students construction was overseen by Words by Sarah Glidden are trained and prepared for a Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh Images courtesy of career in publishing. Master Printers’ Association, Edinburgh Napier University Now MSc Publishing is joined and the Printing Trade Union. These groups ensured that a full-time printing course, a Publishing is the new college had plenty of day course for bookbinding accredited by the space for the proper equipment, apprentices, a night course for Periodical Training Council including printing machines. printing apprentices, and a part- Napier Technical College time option for the employed. – the first and only opened in 1964. The name In 1966 the college was publishing programme to was chosen because it was renamed Napier College of receive this accolade. built around Merchiston Tower, Science and Technology. It once home to John Napier, was around this time that the It has also been awarded the the mathematician famous for institution recognised a need Creative Skillset discovering logarithms and the for further education, not only Tick. decimal point. It seemed fitting in printing but in all aspects to honour a local man of such of publishing. Accordingly, a academic achievement with three-year full-time diploma was by MSc Magazine Publishing the establishment of a new created. In 1971, Napier offered (2013) and teaching has moved educational facility. its first degree course, and in to Merchiston Campus; back Around 800 students were June 1992 it was officially raised home, as it were, after a sojorn offered a range of courses to university status. of a few years at Craighouse including coopering and boat Much has changed since Campus. Merchiston is also building, as well as courses in the University (now Edinburgh home to the Scottish Centre for chemistry and physics – and Napier University), was created. the Book; to the Scottish Archive printing. Technological advances have of Print and Publishing History Edinburgh has a rich printing eroded the need for a printing Records; and it is the birthplace heritage and was a major centre degree, but the publishing of Merchiston Publishing, the of printing as well as publishing, programmes have gone from in-house imprint run by our with printing firms at one time strength to strength. Publishing students employing approximately 6,000 people around the city. Famous Merchiston Tower Edinburgh printers included names such as Bartholomews, Thomas Nelsons and R & R Clark, among many others. The first Head of the Printing and Photography Department at Napier was Richard Honour. Students could choose from 4 Publishers Inc. Features Typography ..... 06 There and Back Again ..... 10 Edward Clark Collection ..... 12 Typography What’s Your Type? Words by Jamie Williams Images by Ty Wilkins and Joe Harris A Brief History ypography is the technique of arranging letters into something coherent and organising them according Tto a specific design. Typefaces are created based on factors such as curvature, size and letter spacing. It can be traced back to ancient times, when punches and dyes were used in the making of seals and currency. With the development of printing, moveable metal types were used to help create standardised typesets, and the advent of computers has helped take the development of typography to a new level. There are now hundreds of thousands of different typefaces, ranging from Helvetica to Comic Sans, their purpose being to allow readers to navigate the text more easily and to create a set of lettering that is appropriate for its purpose. It can be tailored to letter writing, advertising, financial reports and television shows. For many, it is an art form in itself, with many blogs dedicated to looking at the artistry and 6 Publishers Inc. intricate design of the written word and its many varied forms.à Typography Typography METrOSCrIPT ALPHABET The design and artistry of typography often by Michael Doret by Katie Lombarto goes unnoticed by the general public, used alongside despite being present in everyday life. It is TrADE GOTHIC of particular interest to designers, illustrators and CLArENDON and graphic artists, and many internet blogs BOLD dedicate themselves to an appreciation of it. We spoke to Ty Wilkins, founder and editor of www.typetheory.com: ‘what intrigues me most about type design is the emphasis on form… The craftsmanship of individual curves can be beautiful.’ To find out more, Ty and two other industry professionals were asked to name three of their favourite typefaces, and explain what they like about STEINWEISS SCrIPT them. by Michael Doret used alongside STENCIL rEGuLAr and FuTurA BOLD Ty Wilkins, Design & Illustration (Founder & editor www.typetheory.com) Metroscript is an excellent display face designed by Michael Doret. I especially appreciate the smooth rounded swashes and overall low contrast.