GRAPH EXPO 2014: The Allure That Is Chicago

Brennan shared John Sommers' view of an optimistic, positive vibe emanating from the printer attendees. "I get a sense that people are here for a purpose. There doesn't seem to be a lot of window shopping," he says. "That's a good thing."

Derek Landheer figures he's been coming to Chicago for GRAPH EXPO for more than 20 years. This may strike you as odd, given that Landheer can't be a day over 35 years old and, in fact, looks much younger.