In this ongoing quest to save the Al & Eurithe Purdy A-frame and to repurpose it as a residence for up and coming writers, we have had the pleasure of meeting many inspiring and wonderful folk. No doubt in no small amount due to the enduring power of Al’s poetry, kind, interesting, and multi-talented people keep appearing, seemingly out of nowhere, to help us out. One such person is Amanda Lowthian.

Amanda initially encountered the A-frame a number of years ago on a high school field trip in which she and her classmates were encouraged to make sketches of the building. Inspired, she then used these sketches to come up with a very compelling lino-print, distilling the form of the building to its essential qualities. We were floored when we first saw it, and, with her blessing, immediately adopted it as a promotional and fundraising tool.

We are now making special editions of this print, printed at Coach House books, available for purchase. The first batch of them will be at the Purdy Drinks II event held at the Monarch Tavern next week (Monday June 23rd).   If you will not be able to make it, please get in contact and we would be more than happy to send one.
Below are some photos of Amanda printing the new run: