IN THE WORKS 02/26
A monthly update from inside PREST Works.
Hello,
February's been a full one, but not always in the PREST sense. A couple of trips away to the Peak District and Belfast plus some overtime in my day job have meant things have been moving a little slower than I'd like (no change there). But slower doesn't mean stopped, and there's still plenty to report.
So, here’s what’s been in the works at PREST this month.
TLDR: Sold out. A new collaboration. Pocket-sized trials. A custom order. Pizza party.
📦 Sold out
The seconds sale for Batch 001 is done and dusted. Every last order has been posted, and I'm really pleased with how it went. It's a good feeling knowing those books have found a home rather than sitting unused in a box or going in the bin. Thanks to everyone who picked one up. I’ll be aiming for fewer seconds on the next batch.
🤝 A new collaboration
I recently met up with a local urban sketcher who's going to be illustrating the next postcard for Batch 002. I'm not ready to reveal who it is just yet, but I’m excited to see what they produce for it. One major learning from this process is that the lead times for commissions and printing are long, so it’s definitely something I'll need to get ahead of for future batches.
📘 Pocket-sized trials
I mentioned this in last month's newsletter, and I've been quietly getting on with it. I've been testing out a pocket-sized format, smaller, more portable, something you can just slip into a jacket pocket (pictured above). Still early days but it's feeling promising.
✏️ A custom order
I've been approached by an early PREST customer, @DannyTriesThings, to create some books for a new project he's starting soon. I love this kind of thing, making something specific to fit someone’s vision. I’ll be getting some materials for this ordered very soon so more details to follow as the project takes shape.
🍕 Pizza party
On a personal note, I continued my pizza-making this month by cooking for 16 people. I knew it was ambitious, and the weather did its best to make things difficult, but I do love the feeling of feeding a crowd. Admittedly the dough wasn’t the best, but it was definitely good experience. Worth every soggy minute.
