Largest map of Paris – but who can print it?

Around eight months ago, (American? British?) Mark Webber began work on his latest project, which he is very nearly ready to print. It’s a typographic map of Paris. It’s in French (naturally) and, being a linocut, Webber has had to carve out every single street and area name he’s included, in reverse. Oh and it’s 1.8 metres across…


To date he’s taken a whole two months on just the carving but the 1.5m by 1.8m block is now ready to receive some paper. But Webber has a problem – he can’t find a suitable printer who can accommodate his enormous piece of lino…

Via Creative Review | Webber’s website | Flickr photostream

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