Vermillion Editions Limited

A History and Catalogue, 1977–1992

2006

Dennis Michael Jon, editor
Introduction by Kristin Makholm

Captures the spirit of the Minneapolis art scene in its heyday

Founded in 1977 by entrepreneur and master printer Steven M. Anderson, Vermillion Editions Limited was a nationally recognized print workshop in the Minneapolis warehouse district and an important part of the 1970s American print renaissance.

Lavishly illustrated with prints from renowned Vermillion Editions, this book features photographs of the finished products and documents the process of fine printmaking.

The innovation and imagination demonstrated through the images and insightful texts show that something important was lost when Vermillion went down. This catalog is a strong memorial.

Bloomsbury Review

Founded in 1977 by entrepreneur and master printer Steven M. Anderson, Vermillion Editions Limited was a nationally recognized print workshop in the Minneapolis warehouse district and an important part of the 1970s American print renaissance. Anderson collaborated with highly regarded artists of the time, including Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, and Andy Warhol.

Lavishly illustrated with prints from renowned Vermillion Editions, this book features photographs of the finished products and documents the process of fine printmaking. Essays describe the history of the printmaking shop and the place of Vermillion Editions within the broader context of American printmaking. This catalogue provides a beautiful and enlightening look at an exceptionally talented printmaker and his inspired work with the heavy hitters of contemporary art in the 1970s.

Distributed for The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Dennis Michael Jon is associate curator of prints and drawings at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

The innovation and imagination demonstrated through the images and insightful texts show that something important was lost when Vermillion went down. This catalog is a strong memorial.

Bloomsbury Review

A catalogue and accompanying exhibition celebrate the 15-year history of the print workshop in Minneapolis, founded by printer Steven M. Anderson. Essays cover a history of Vermillion Editions, and the origins of the modern collaborative press. Following the catalogue itself are biographies of the artists.

Reference and Research Book News

A handsomely illustrated book.

Minneapolis Star Tribune