We bring people together by using old printing presses to amplify new voices, share knowledge, and spark creativity.
Since 1999, Jennifer Farrell has operated Starshaped Press in Chicago, with a focus on designing & printing everything from business cards to posters, as well as custom commissions, wholesale ephemera and limited edition prints & books. All work in the studio is created with metal and wood type, making Starshaped one of the few presses in the country producing commercial work while preserving antique type and related print materials. Jennifer’s work has been repeatedly recognized in books, magazines and design blogs, and has appeared in poster shows throughout the USA and Europe.
Let's round out Banned Books Week (October 1–7) by sharing work that inspires activism and change. We'll discuss the rise of book bans and ways printers can put their presses to work in the fight for free speech.