THIRD WAVE MACHINISTS - Signed

This is not just another book about coffee. It paints portraits of a very reserved species of pioneer. Not only do we not know their stories, we also wouldn't recognise their faces, let alone have an understanding of the scope of their creativity. Deeply nestled in the shadow cast by the third wave of coffee, their ideas unleash a force which breaks against the crest of the wave, almost unnoticed. Often enough, it is their innovations that are picked up by the major manufacturers, becoming cornerstones of the industry. And there can be no doubt about the fact that these pioneers in their out-of-the-way workshops don't receive the accolades they deserve. No other name is worthy of designating these people than the one that provides the title for this book: «THIRD WAVE MACHINISTS».

Handmade in Berlin. The production process of this book reflects the values of its protagonists: at every step, I’ve placed a premium on craftsmanship, ensuring the highest levels of quality and sustainability. The text is being printed in Berlin by Daniel Klotz on an old Original Heidelberg Cylinder letterpress machine. The images will be printed on an offset press, also in Berlin. While the books will be bound in Leipzig, the historical centre of the bookmaking trade in Europe, using an open spine binding.

Book Specifications

Format : 230 x 300 mm/9.1 × 11.8 in
Length : 128 pages including endpaper
Language : English
Printing text : letterpress (Original Heidelberger Cylinder)
Printing photos: offset
Cover : hardcover black cardboard
Text printing paper : 120 GSM Fedrigoni Materica Limestone
Photo printing paper : 140 GSM Fedrigoni Arena Smooth Natural
Endpaper : 120 GSM Fedrigoni Materica Kraft
Binding : open thread binding (yellow)
Print run : 500 copies