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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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17.02.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fab early offer on A Home in Space: Selected Concrete, Visual and Sound Poetry by Edwin Morgan coming in June from @reaktionbooks.bsky.social Order the book on the @waterstones.bsky.social app or website by 20 Feb and you get 25% off. Enter FEB26 at the check-out. www.waterstones.com/campaign/feb...

17.02.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very much looking forward to having a table for Essence Press at the Artists' Bookmarket this coming weekend 14-15 Feb @fruitmarket.bsky.social #ArtistsBookMarket
Do drop by to say hello if you are nearby... Over 60 book artist and publisher tables to browse.
www.fruitmarket.co.uk/event/artist...

10.02.2026 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JR Carpenter - Julie Johnstone J. R. Carpenter Essence Press has published two publications with J. R. Carpenter. cobble cobble | J. R. Carpenter | two hand cut cobble shapes drawn from real cobbles, with a tracing paper insert, in...

did I mention, in the blur that was autumn, that Julie Johnstone has produced this beautiful publication of my work, called β€˜cobble’ available in open edition from @essencepress.bsky.social www.juliejohnstone.com/essence-pres...

14.01.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Morning Star

Morning Star

Morning Star https://www.wikiart.org/en/agnes-martin/morning-star-1962

24.11.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Gift of UBS

Gift of UBS

The Field http://www.moma.org/collection/works/84121

24.11.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

25.10.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Table plan for the 2025 Small Publishers Fair at Conway Hall.

Table plan for the 2025 Small Publishers Fair at Conway Hall.

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...

23.10.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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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

21.10.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

21.10.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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)

20.10.2025 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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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/

19.10.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

19.10.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

19.10.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

19.10.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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...

19.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Two open laptops and two glasses of orange juice on a table in a cafe/bar in Sheffield.

Two open laptops and two glasses of orange juice on a table in a cafe/bar in Sheffield.

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

12.10.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

12.10.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
I Love Life

I Love Life

I Love Life https://www.wikiart.org/en/agnes-martin/i-love-life

18.10.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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sneak peek at β€œcobble” β€” 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 poΓ¨mes. 2nd image is a cobble of coral fossil from the River Ribble in North Yorkshire

18.10.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

16.10.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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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.

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

16.10.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.10.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.10.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.10.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

14.10.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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