Larry B. Newman
Larry B. Newman Printing Co.
Knoxville, Tennessee
[Written: May, 2007]
How I Got Involved in Letterpress Printing: When
I was 14 I saw a Kelsey Press advertisement but could not afford the kit that I wanted, later in the year I found a 12 x 18 C &
P at a local printer that I could afford. The hobby has turned into a 40 year career as of 2007.
Presses & Equipment: Running
12 X 18 C & P NS, V 50 X, SP 15, Model 31 Linotype, Elrod, Model L Ludlow, foundry type, Hammond Glider saw, Mono Tabular Broach.
In Storage: Kelly B Special with extended delivery, V 36, Rouse Vertical Mitering machine and a bunch of other things that I have
forgotten about.
Work History: July 7, 1967 to present Commercial Printer, paper ruler, book binder, typesetter, graphic designer,
shop owner.
Education: Some College
Other Interests/Hobbies: Any thing that involves type, graphics or design, also
musical instruments, airbrushing, reading, metal and wood working, etc, etc, etc, etc.
Birth
Date or Birth Year: 12/19/1951
