Bad at Sports Episode 892: Process Process and Bench Press

Strap in, print nerds, because this week we’re coming to you live from the wild and inky trenches of the Staple and Stitch Artist Book Fair at 21C Chicago!

First up, we’ve got Angee Lennard and Jessica Cochran from Process Process Print Publishers—the dynamic duo that’s doing god's work by helping artists get their process-based, experimental prints out into the world (or at least onto some beautiful paper). These two are the real deal: no pretentious art-speak, just raw, creative energy making print magic happen.

Then, just when you thought the paper party couldn’t get any better, Madeleine Aguilar from Bench Press Publications joins us to lay down some serious knowledge about the Chicago art book scene. Bench Press is the indie press you want to be in the know about—they’re cranking limited-run artist books that’ll make you want to throw all your digital content in the trash.

We recorded this maudlin crew, so enjoy the ambient sounds of over-caffeinated art students and print enthusiasts buzzing around, plus a few awkward microphone mishaps. It’s all part of the charm!

Episode Highlights:

• Angie and Jessica talk about the blood, sweat, and squeegees behind Process Process Print Publishers—and why the process is as important as the product.
• Bench Press Publications: indie publishing that’s both scrappy and impossibly cool. Madeleine breaks down the beauty of small-batch, collectible art books and why limited edition is more than just a buzzword.
• The absolute chaos and joy of recording this episode at Staple and Stitch in the heart of the art scene at 21C Chicago. (Spoiler: You’ll want to be there next year.)

 

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