[3 items related to Bram de Does winning the Laurens Janszoon Coster Prize]

The Laurens Janszoon Costerprijs (Dutch for Laurens Janszoon Coster Prize) is a Dutch award given to those who have made a contribution to the book and printing trades. The award is named after the purported Dutch inventor of movable type, Laurens Janszoon Coster (1370–1440). On December 14, 2007, the prize was given to Bram de Does for his significant achievements as a type designer. To mark the occasion, an illustrated 56-page booklet with Dutch essays by a slew of Dutch dignitaries was prepared. They allowed one English essay by one English dignitary: Sebastian Carter wrote about De Does’s work as a private press printer and publisher. ALSO included is a keepsake printed by Bram de Does himself from his Kaba ornaments, Romanée, Rosart No. 811, and a historic blackletter cut by Henric Lettersnider. ALSO included is the invitation to the award ceremony, set in Lexicon and printed via offset. A sweet set—especially if you missed the event.