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Hm.. The type monoprint for $200 or making it myself in Photoshop in high res and printing it at a Kinkos? I think that one wins, though it is very nice, the original.

Laura
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Each of the Hatch Show Prints are unique screenprints. That is part of the reason why they cost $200. The other part of the reason is that they are being sold through Anthropologie, where a premium is added to everything.

A print made at Kinko's could never match the color, quality and tactility of a true screenprint. You get what you pay for.

If you're ever in Nashville, do yourself a favor and visit Hatch. The place is an American treasure. You could probably buy prints there for a bit less, but the more unique pieces tend to be on the more pricey side -- and with good reason.

As a past Hatcher I'm thrilled to see this collaboration. This is not only one of Nashville's treasures, but also a national art and music treasure. The work alone stands for itself, but the history behind it all (or rather above in the attic above the shop) is astounding. I worked there when they were cataloging the photo plates. Seeing the original photo plates of Dolly and Elvis was what hit home for me and made me feel the weight of that history. Aside from this history, the work produced there is astounding. To this day I smell the ink and get homesick! If your interested in more art prints rather than just re-strikes look up the work of Jim Sherraden who now runs the shop. Also, if you're truly a fan make the trek and buy the book "Hatch Show Print: The History of a Great American Poster Shop."

I love Hatch. I wish more companies would put this kind of creative thinking into their materials. Great job Anthropologie.

201Clinton -
The prints listed above are not sold by Anthropologie, they're available through the Hatch store. Sorry for any confusion.
-Lily

Thanks for the clarification, Lily. I'm actually pleased to learn that Anthropologie hasn't co-opted and jacked up the price on yet another product.

I saw the Hatch show "American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print" at the Experience Music Project in Seattle last month. It was the most enjoyable part of the EMP. The show posters were really fun, brought back a lot of memories from the late 90's!

Love seeing Hatch get all of this play.

@201Clinton: The Hatch prints aren't screen prints. They're prints from (carved) wood blocks, and they still make them the same way (I was there recently and got to chat with owner). Some of the restrikes are their oldest blocks-- apparently they recently found a bunch of incredibly old blocks when they were moving things around. Best of all-- they take orders for posters/prints, and are priced comparably to having someone digitally render and print them

I love Hatch - they are one of the first letterpress organizations that truly inspired me...I only hope to be half as good as they are someday.

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