Antonio Fasciano completed his MFA at Queens University of Charlotte this summer and has left his part-time position at the University of Tampa Press for full-time work. During his time here, Tony launched the UT Press monthly digital newsletter, led the complete revision of our online catalog, and helped to establish Tampa Review Online. Along the way he found time to help out with some good, old-fashioned letterpress printing in the Book Arts Studio.
Tony is the creator and founding editor of Digital Americana Magazine, the first literary magazine made for the iPad, which was recently nominated for Digital Magazine Launch of the Year and Specialist Magazine of the Year. His own writing has been published by various outlets—his favorite being included in Book: The Sequel by Perseus Books Group. He will be missed.
Taking charge of the newsletter, other UTP digital domains, and occasional letterpress responsibilities is Joshua Steward, a freelance illustrator and designer with a studio in St. Petersburg, Florida. Josh is a graduate of the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, and previously served as an apprentice in letterpress printing at Yee-Haw Industries of Knoxville, Tennessee.
In March of this year he began assisting in the Tampa Book Arts Studio, educating students about printing during class visits, proofing blocks, and most recently collaborating on the design of a broadside created for a special event at the TBAS with visiting author Denis Johnson. His experience with letterpress printing and his skills with graphic design and typography as well as digital media bring unique talents to the press. We’re looking forward to working with him!
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