Lesbian Lettering Zine by Erin Moore
This piece was featured in the May 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“‘Five Fonts Inspired by Lesbian Lettering’ documents the adaptation of lettering from historical lesbian publications into digital, usable typefaces. Featured publications include The Leaping Lesbian, Lavender Woman, Ain't I A Woman?, Lavender Vision, and Onyx (Black Lesbian Newsletter.) The zine concludes with instructions for downloading the 5 typefaces for free. This project is a labor of love that aims to showcase lesbian press history in a new, interactive way.” - Erin Moore. Risograph printed.
8.5” x 5.5”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
This piece was featured in the May 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“‘Five Fonts Inspired by Lesbian Lettering’ documents the adaptation of lettering from historical lesbian publications into digital, usable typefaces. Featured publications include The Leaping Lesbian, Lavender Woman, Ain't I A Woman?, Lavender Vision, and Onyx (Black Lesbian Newsletter.) The zine concludes with instructions for downloading the 5 typefaces for free. This project is a labor of love that aims to showcase lesbian press history in a new, interactive way.” - Erin Moore. Risograph printed.
8.5” x 5.5”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
This piece was featured in the May 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“‘Five Fonts Inspired by Lesbian Lettering’ documents the adaptation of lettering from historical lesbian publications into digital, usable typefaces. Featured publications include The Leaping Lesbian, Lavender Woman, Ain't I A Woman?, Lavender Vision, and Onyx (Black Lesbian Newsletter.) The zine concludes with instructions for downloading the 5 typefaces for free. This project is a labor of love that aims to showcase lesbian press history in a new, interactive way.” - Erin Moore. Risograph printed.
8.5” x 5.5”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
Erin Moore (they/them) is a printmaker and designer from Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In 2022 they graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Printmaking and a Book Arts Minor. Their printmaking practice is largely research-based, working with found typography and images from queer archives. They have worked with Second State Press, Globe Collection and Press, and Women's Studio Workshop. They are based in Portland, Oregon.
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