Report - Commodore Lithographs, Liverpool - May '11

[Xan_Asmodi]

Visited with Georgie (Thanks for the lift, dude!)

Lithography (from Greek λίθος - lithos, 'stone' + γράφειν - graphein, 'to write') is a method for printing using a stone (lithographic limestone) or a metal plate with a completely smooth surface. Invented in 1796 by Bavarian author Alois Senefelder as a low-cost method of publishing theatrical works, lithography can be used to print text or artwork onto paper or another suitable material.

This place looks to have closed in June 2007. Commodore Lithographs specialised in advertising, media, publishing and advertising services. There is a great paucity of information about this place online, with only business finder-type websites referencing it.

It appears that the place used to do a lot of medical and pharmaceutical work. I pass this place everytime I go to uni.

Anyway, on with the pics!

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Welcome to Commodore Lithographs!
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Lots of development fluid, Kodak and Fujifilm
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Part of it is burnt out, but it's still impressive
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The worlds biggest photocopier
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Vladimir Putin's latest change to the Russian Republic, maybe? :
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I'll be returning for some roof top shops
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I don't know if these belong to squatters, or if they're old print samples
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There's so much to see here, and this was a bit of a rushed job. As I've said earlier, I'm hoping to get back soon.

Thanks for looking!​

 

[Xan_Asmodi]

Here's a few more

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