What We Are Reading Today: ‘Contact: Art and the Pull of Print’ by Jennifer L. Roberts

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Updated 08 May 2024
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Contact: Art and the Pull of Print’ by Jennifer L. Roberts

In process and technique, printmaking is an art of physical contact. From woodcut and engraving to lithography and screen printing, every print is the record of a contact event: the transfer of an image between surfaces, under pressure, followed by release.

Contact reveals how the physical properties of print have their own poetics and politics and provides a new framework for understanding the intelligence and continuing relevance of printmaking today.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘Geology’ by David Bainbridge

Updated 22 February 2026
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Geology’ by David Bainbridge

The geological processes that underlie all life on Earth can seem intimidatingly vast, ancient, and sometimes even alien. 

Our planet’s dynamics have fascinated humans for millennia, yet only recently have we developed a clear picture of how they work. 

This book presents the discoveries and critical scientific advances that inform our understanding of Earth’s origins and the forces driving geological change. 

Each chapter tells a key piece of the story, focusing on a major aspect of geology that shapes how we experience our world.