Celebrating the storied career of a beloved letterpress printer whose posters spread messages of racial justice.

Detroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Citizen Printer tells Kennedy’s inspiring story and contextualizes his important work—and offers readers tools for lifting their voices, too.

A vital monograph on a trailblazing contemporary Black artist, Citizen Printer features 800 reproductions representing the breadth of Kennedy’s posters and prints, plus original portraiture of the artist at work, a powerful artist statement and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Austin Kleon.

Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is an artist and educator who found his passion for letterpress printing later in life. He now operates Kennedy Prints!, a letterpress center in Detroit, where he creates unique posters with powerful messages on race, capitalism, history, and politics, inspired by social justice heroes. His work has been showcased by renowned institutions and featured in major publications.

Hardcover, 292 pages, 2024.
500 illustrations.

9 x 12 in.