Julie Johnstone
@essencepress.bsky.social
artists' books, concrete poetry, perception, slowness, quietness, circles & lines, grey, Japan, Agnes Martin, moon jars, green tea, bit of a minimalist www.juliejohnstone.com
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Julie Johnstone
@essencepress.bsky.social
· Oct 19
As well as new book works by Thomas A Clark, Richard Price & @jrcarpenter.bsky.social I will be showing many of my own new works at @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming weekend 24-25 October. A round up of 2025 projects is here www.juliejohnstone.com/2025-2/
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November 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Huge thanks to all the many that worked so hard to make the @smallpublishers.bsky.social the amazing event it was this weekend, such an essential stimulating connecting event for so many. Special thanks to Helen Mitchell. As Ian Hamilton Finlay says: they returned home, tired but happy!
October 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Huge thanks to all the many that worked so hard to make the @smallpublishers.bsky.social the amazing event it was this weekend, such an essential stimulating connecting event for so many. Special thanks to Helen Mitchell. As Ian Hamilton Finlay says: they returned home, tired but happy!
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One day to go! Here's a webpage with all the essential info for your visit to #smallpublishersfair25 at Conway Hall, London, this Fri & Sat (24 & 25 Oct, 11am-7pm): programme, new titles, map, venue info, directions, and now updated with table plan.
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/get-the-most...
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/get-the-most...
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
One day to go! Here's a webpage with all the essential info for your visit to #smallpublishersfair25 at Conway Hall, London, this Fri & Sat (24 & 25 Oct, 11am-7pm): programme, new titles, map, venue info, directions, and now updated with table plan.
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/get-the-most...
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/get-the-most...
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Founded in the 1970s and run by artist Helen Douglas from Yarrow, Scotland, the books of Weproductions combine photographic image & printing to explore visual narratives and themes of place and the natural world. Editions on sale at #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Founded in the 1970s and run by artist Helen Douglas from Yarrow, Scotland, the books of Weproductions combine photographic image & printing to explore visual narratives and themes of place and the natural world. Editions on sale at #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct
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The Caseroom Press is a publishing collective that applies systems, cataloguing, and data collection in their work using a combination of found surfaces, relief and screen print, letterpress, hand and machine stitch, typewriter and copy machine. Find them at #smallpublishersfair25 Fri 24/ Sat 25 Oct
October 21, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The Caseroom Press is a publishing collective that applies systems, cataloguing, and data collection in their work using a combination of found surfaces, relief and screen print, letterpress, hand and machine stitch, typewriter and copy machine. Find them at #smallpublishersfair25 Fri 24/ Sat 25 Oct
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It's #smallpublishersfair25 in London this Fri/Sat! Here's a quick link to the PDF of the Fair programme, with details of all 66 UK & international publishers, special exhibition, readings & talks: smallpublishersfair.co.uk/wp-content/u...
(Print copies also available at Conway Hall on Fri/Sat)
(Print copies also available at Conway Hall on Fri/Sat)
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It's #smallpublishersfair25 in London this Fri/Sat! Here's a quick link to the PDF of the Fair programme, with details of all 66 UK & international publishers, special exhibition, readings & talks: smallpublishersfair.co.uk/wp-content/u...
(Print copies also available at Conway Hall on Fri/Sat)
(Print copies also available at Conway Hall on Fri/Sat)
As well as new book works by Thomas A Clark, Richard Price & @jrcarpenter.bsky.social I will be showing many of my own new works at @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming weekend 24-25 October. A round up of 2025 projects is here www.juliejohnstone.com/2025-2/
October 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As well as new book works by Thomas A Clark, Richard Price & @jrcarpenter.bsky.social I will be showing many of my own new works at @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming weekend 24-25 October. A round up of 2025 projects is here www.juliejohnstone.com/2025-2/
One of three new collaborations that Essence Press will be launching @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming Friday and Saturday 24-25 October.
#smallpublishersfair25
cobble
by J.R. Carpenter @jrcarpenter.bsky.social
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
#smallpublishersfair25
cobble
by J.R. Carpenter @jrcarpenter.bsky.social
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
October 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
One of three new collaborations that Essence Press will be launching @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming Friday and Saturday 24-25 October.
#smallpublishersfair25
cobble
by J.R. Carpenter @jrcarpenter.bsky.social
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
#smallpublishersfair25
cobble
by J.R. Carpenter @jrcarpenter.bsky.social
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
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London-based writer, poet, performer and collaborative interdisciplinary practitioner Steven J Fowler is widely published by imprints that reflect the strength and diversity of British small press publishing. He will be among the 66 stallholders at #smallpublishersfair25, London, 24/25 October
October 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
London-based writer, poet, performer and collaborative interdisciplinary practitioner Steven J Fowler is widely published by imprints that reflect the strength and diversity of British small press publishing. He will be among the 66 stallholders at #smallpublishersfair25, London, 24/25 October
One of three new collaborations that Essence Press will be launching @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming Friday and Saturday 24-25 October.
#smallpublishersfair25
sweet apple | after Sappho
by Richard Price
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
#smallpublishersfair25
sweet apple | after Sappho
by Richard Price
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
October 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One of three new collaborations that Essence Press will be launching @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming Friday and Saturday 24-25 October.
#smallpublishersfair25
sweet apple | after Sappho
by Richard Price
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
#smallpublishersfair25
sweet apple | after Sappho
by Richard Price
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
One of three new collaborations that Essence Press will be launching @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming Friday and Saturday 24-25 October.
#smallpublishersfair25
a story of floating weeds | homage to Ozu
by Thomas A Clark
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
#smallpublishersfair25
a story of floating weeds | homage to Ozu
by Thomas A Clark
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
thomas a clark - Julie Johnstone
works by thomas a clark Essence Press has published Thomas A Clark several times. a story of floating weeds | homage to Ozu a story of floating weeds: homage to Ozu | Thomas A Clark, with Julie Johnst...
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October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
One of three new collaborations that Essence Press will be launching @smallpublishers.bsky.social fair this coming Friday and Saturday 24-25 October.
#smallpublishersfair25
a story of floating weeds | homage to Ozu
by Thomas A Clark
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
#smallpublishersfair25
a story of floating weeds | homage to Ozu
by Thomas A Clark
www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...
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Edited by artist-writers @emmabolland.bsky.social and @rachelartsmith.bsky.social, and committed to inclusivity and affordability, @intergraphiabooks.bsky.social publishes artists and writers working at intersections and edges. Nine new titles launch at #smallpublishersfair25, Fri 24/Sat 25 October
October 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Edited by artist-writers @emmabolland.bsky.social and @rachelartsmith.bsky.social, and committed to inclusivity and affordability, @intergraphiabooks.bsky.social publishes artists and writers working at intersections and edges. Nine new titles launch at #smallpublishersfair25, Fri 24/Sat 25 October
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Surrey-based book artist and printmaker Jane Cradock-Watson's work explores gardens, landscape and place through material and form using printmaking, photography and illustration. Welcome back to #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Friday 24 / Saturday 25 October
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Surrey-based book artist and printmaker Jane Cradock-Watson's work explores gardens, landscape and place through material and form using printmaking, photography and illustration. Welcome back to #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Friday 24 / Saturday 25 October
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
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October 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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sneak peek at “cobble” — a new micro publication launching at @smallpublishers.bsky.social next weekend. very much a rock paper scissors situation. thank you @essencepress.bsky.social for cutting these paper stone poèmes. 2nd image is a cobble of coral fossil from the River Ribble in North Yorkshire
October 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
sneak peek at “cobble” — a new micro publication launching at @smallpublishers.bsky.social next weekend. very much a rock paper scissors situation. thank you @essencepress.bsky.social for cutting these paper stone poèmes. 2nd image is a cobble of coral fossil from the River Ribble in North Yorkshire
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Programmes! Pick up a free one at Small Publishers Fair in @conwayhall.bsky.social next week, Fri 24+Sat 25 October.
Or take a look now here tinyurl.com/3p427jpj for the 66 publishers, Erica Van Horn exhibition and readings, launches and talks. All free.
Or take a look now here tinyurl.com/3p427jpj for the 66 publishers, Erica Van Horn exhibition and readings, launches and talks. All free.
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Programmes! Pick up a free one at Small Publishers Fair in @conwayhall.bsky.social next week, Fri 24+Sat 25 October.
Or take a look now here tinyurl.com/3p427jpj for the 66 publishers, Erica Van Horn exhibition and readings, launches and talks. All free.
Or take a look now here tinyurl.com/3p427jpj for the 66 publishers, Erica Van Horn exhibition and readings, launches and talks. All free.
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Small Publishers Fair 2025 will see the London launch of a new book made by Helen Douglas of Weproductions with Jake Harvey for the exhibition 'Meeting Point' which opens this Friday at An Lanntair arts centre in Stornoway. Read more in this article from ArtMag tinyurl.com/4vc5n4nk
Everything Flows: Jake Harvey And Helen Douglas' Meeting Point At Taigh Chearsabhagh | Artmag | All The Arts In Scotland
Review: The Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre in North Uist is staging two artistic interpretations of the island's 3 billion year-old Lewisian Gneiss geological complex.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Small Publishers Fair 2025 will see the London launch of a new book made by Helen Douglas of Weproductions with Jake Harvey for the exhibition 'Meeting Point' which opens this Friday at An Lanntair arts centre in Stornoway. Read more in this article from ArtMag tinyurl.com/4vc5n4nk
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Co-founder of the influential Beau Geste press (Devon, 1970-76), Martha Hellion is a Mexican book artist, curator and founder of the Centre for Research and Documentation of Artists’ Publications, Mexico City. She joins us for #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Friday 24 / Saturday 25 Oct
October 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Co-founder of the influential Beau Geste press (Devon, 1970-76), Martha Hellion is a Mexican book artist, curator and founder of the Centre for Research and Documentation of Artists’ Publications, Mexico City. She joins us for #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London, Friday 24 / Saturday 25 Oct
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Directed by Patrick Eyres, Leeds-based New Arcadian Press has been investigating the cultural politics of historical landscapes through art and scholarship since 1981, and publishes a journal, broadsheets, books, cards & posters. Browse and buy their titles at #smallpublishersfair25, 24/25 Oct
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Directed by Patrick Eyres, Leeds-based New Arcadian Press has been investigating the cultural politics of historical landscapes through art and scholarship since 1981, and publishes a journal, broadsheets, books, cards & posters. Browse and buy their titles at #smallpublishersfair25, 24/25 Oct
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East London-based letterpress studio New North Press was founded in 1986 by Graham Bignell, and is now run in partnership with Richard Ardagh. It publishes limited edition books and posters, including the broadside Forme. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25 Conway Hall, London, 24/25 October
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
East London-based letterpress studio New North Press was founded in 1986 by Graham Bignell, and is now run in partnership with Richard Ardagh. It publishes limited edition books and posters, including the broadside Forme. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25 Conway Hall, London, 24/25 October
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The works of London-based book artist, experimental paper maker and workshop leader Mandy Brannan are informed by modern architecture and her personal interaction with the city. We welcome her back to #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The works of London-based book artist, experimental paper maker and workshop leader Mandy Brannan are informed by modern architecture and her personal interaction with the city. We welcome her back to #smallpublishersfair25, Conway Hall, London Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
smallpublishersfair.co.uk
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"Reading is both a virtue and a duty." Ma Bibliothèque is the London-based imprint of artist, writer and editor Sharon Kivland, publishing essays, experimental fiction, poetry, critical writing and writing about reading. Discover the library at #smallpublishersfair25, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct
October 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Reading is both a virtue and a duty." Ma Bibliothèque is the London-based imprint of artist, writer and editor Sharon Kivland, publishing essays, experimental fiction, poetry, critical writing and writing about reading. Discover the library at #smallpublishersfair25, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct
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Don't miss the #smallpublishersfair25 readings and talks on both days of the Fair. Friday's readings take place in The Green Room (2pm-5pm); Saturday's readings take place in The Library (12.30pm-5pm). All are free.
Full programme for Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct:
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/readings-2025
Full programme for Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct:
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/readings-2025
October 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Don't miss the #smallpublishersfair25 readings and talks on both days of the Fair. Friday's readings take place in The Green Room (2pm-5pm); Saturday's readings take place in The Library (12.30pm-5pm). All are free.
Full programme for Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct:
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/readings-2025
Full programme for Fri 24 / Sat 25 Oct:
smallpublishersfair.co.uk/readings-2025
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Impact Press is the imprint of the Centre for Print Research at the University of the West of England. They publish The Blue Notebook Journal for Artists’ Books, Book Arts Newsletter and the Artist’s Book Yearbook (all edited by @sarahbodman.bsky.social). Find them at #smallpublishersfair25
October 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Impact Press is the imprint of the Centre for Print Research at the University of the West of England. They publish The Blue Notebook Journal for Artists’ Books, Book Arts Newsletter and the Artist’s Book Yearbook (all edited by @sarahbodman.bsky.social). Find them at #smallpublishersfair25