McManus & Morgan and Aardvark Letterpress

I took a day off work this week and went on a field trip with the Society for Calligraphy for a tour of two venerable downtown LA institutions:  McManus & Morgan Paper, Inc (distributors of fine artists' papers) and next door Aardvark Letterpress.

McManus & Morgan was started by two UCLA students in 1923.  Check out their website at:

http://www.mcmanusmorgan.com/

Aardvark Letterpress has been in business since 1968.  Here's their website:

http://www.aardvarkletterpress.com/

There's also a great short student video about the two shops that was filmed about a year ago.  Be sure to watch it here:

Ink&Paper on Vimeo

Both shops are tributes to craftsmanship and dedication to long traditions of high quality and individuality.  If you get the chance, pay them a visit - and if you can give them your business, that's even better!

Here are some photos from our tour to whet your appetite.  I hope you enjoy them!