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Clifford Burke was a teacher to many in the Bay Area during the 1960 \u0026amp; 70s and an important figure in the small press scene, as well as someone who printed books for many presses outside of his Cranium Press. This is an essential text for the practicing typographer \/ printer, and an historically important book. Designed and printed by Burke in an edition of 2000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Fine in letterpress printed paper covered boards with paste down label to cloth spine. Binding is solid. Letterpress printed dust jacket shows a couple tiny closed tears, otherwise is clean and bright. 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