Louisiana: It’s a TRAP

Book Arts

Louisiana: It’s a TRAP is a 7 part series on the TRAP laws (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) passed in Louisiana in 2016. Printed using metal and wood type, and vintage die cuts, on a Vandercook SP20 press. One special edition, housed in the abdomen of a mannequin bust. 20 editioned box-sets in cloth-bound cases.

Detail image of Louisiana: It's a TRAP
Louisiana: It’s a TRAP
Photo of mannequin bust with cavity cut into abdomen, housing books - one angled to show the cover, spines of 6 others with circles showing which number in the series it is
Photo showing two cased sets of books with a third case empty sitting on top and turned sideways to show the silver cloth inside
Photo of a page spread held open in a hand - large silver text runs across both pages
Photo of a page spread held open in a hand - pink and black text visible on the right page
Photo of the centerfold open on a table with large pink and silver letters "HB1081" and shape of Louisiana with text at left and right
Photo of all seven book covers together on a table

Process Shots

Photo of letterpress bed with Louisiana die cut, "Undue Burden" text and letterpress furniture
Photo of letterpress bed with "we'll keep fighting" and list of law numbers, with letterpress furniture

Letterpress printing process involved complex lock-ups using ‘Daredevil Furniture’ made by Springtide Press. This allows for angles and curves in printing.

Photo of letterpress bed with dozens of Louisiana die cuts of various sizes and letterpress furniture
Photo of letterpress bed with "TRAP" wood type and letterpress furniture
Photo of letterpress bed with small text set at an angle and letterpress furniture
Photo of letterpress text block with small text
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