flask, a micro press established in 2004 by Lynda Gammon, is dedicated to the production and distribution of limited edition multiples and artist book projects by contemporary artists and writers. Working closely with artists and writers in the design and realization of their project, particular attention is paid to the book as a material object. The form and content of individual books develops through a considered process of experimentation and dialogue. Looking for the ‘right’ solution, some books are time consuming in production and very limited in their edition while others might be digitally printed and staple bound. Regardless, each time a book is produced, a wide variety of printing and book construction processes are considered. Along with flask’s own resources, experts in a number of fields contribute to the eventual outcome including; various forms of book binding and printing, offset, giclee, screen-printing, digital, lithography, etching, drawing, photography, collage, letterpress, and fabric arts.

Books produced by flask have been exhibited at galleries and museums including The National Gallery of Canada, Trepanier Baer Gallery (Calgary), Jessica Bradley Projects (Toronto), Paul Petro Contemporary Arts (Toronto), and are in both private and public collections including The National Gallery of Canada, The Art Gallery of Ontario (Edward P. Taylor Library and Archives) and the University of Victoria (Special Collections Library).

Books are distributed through galleries, artist book stores and this web site.