Last chance! The deadline to subscribe to the Thornwillow Dispatch and receive "Evidence of Evil" in August is this Friday, July 31.
In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II and the Liberation of Auschwitz, Thornwillow presents a new letterpress printed and hand-bound publication by historian Timothy Ryback, director of the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation.
To subscribe for your copy and receive "Evidence of Evil" in the next Thornwillow Dispatch, visit https://www.patreon.com/thornwillow and sign up at the "30pt. Baskerville" tier or higher by July 31, 2020.
Thornwillow Press Presents: "Topos" by Beth Steidle, Winner of the 2020 Thornwillow Patrons' Prize
Today, in collaboration with the New York Foundation for the Arts, we are proud to present the very first winner of the Thornwillow Patrons’ Prize: "Topos" by Beth Steidle!
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Beth Steidle is a writer, illustrator, book designer, and the author of The Static Herd. Her fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have also appeared in Gulf Coast, Fairy Tale Review, Spoon River Poetry Review, DIAGRAM, Drunken Boat, and Indiana Review. She is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize nomination and a poetry fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In “Topos,” Steidle blends her skills as both an artist and writer to present a haunting reflection on life, death, and movement on the Rio Grande. As poignant as it is beautiful, we are honored to bring her work to the Thornwillow Dispatch this July in a new, letterpress printed limited edition.
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THE DEADLINE TO SUBSCRIBE and receive “Topos” as part of the Thornwillow Dispatch in July is JUNE 30, 2020. Patreon subscribers at the 30pt. Baskerville tier will receive the Classic Dispatch, including a Classic Edition of “Topos” bound in letterpress printed paper wrapper.
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To support the continuation of the Thornwillow Patrons’ Prize and receive both Classic and individually numbered and signed Patrons Edition copies (with your name included in the accompanying Patron Register), please subscribe on Patreon at or above the 100pt. Electra tier before the June 30th deadline.
Join the community, support the Patrons' Prize, and secure your copy of "Topos" at www.patreon.com/thornwillow
Thornwillow Presents: "The Eyes Have It" by Philip K. Dick
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." - Philip K. Dick
Today we celebrate the birth of the late science fiction legend, Philip K. Dick. His short story "The Eyes Have It" will be the anchor publication in January's Thornwillow Dispatch, and is available in two letterpress printed, hand-bound versions.
Support the Thornwillow Makers Village by purchasing a trial month of the Dispatch (and get "The Eyes Have It"), or, if you're still searching for the perfect gift (and dreading another trip to over-crowded department stores), buy a 1-year subscription for a loved one! Find "The Eyes Have It" and more here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thornwillow/the-thornwillow-makers-village?ref=84ry5l
Thornwillow Press Presents: Genesis
It is with great pleasure that we announce Thornwillow's next letterpress-printed and hand-bound edition: The Book of Genesis, as it has never been seen before.
Above and beyond its value as a religious document, the Bible has shaped Western civilization, literature, art, culture and music. We are tracing Genesis back to its origins, beginning with a translation which reflects the text as it was over 2000 years ago. An original monograph by Dr. Robert Homsher, Biblical scholar and Harvard archaeologist, sheds further light for the contemporary reader, as he walks us through the complex history that gave rise to this monumental text.
Though tradition maintains that Moses was the author of Genesis, scholars have shown that within the text, one can discern four distinct authorial sources. For the first time in a fine edition, we are printing the text of Genesis in four unique colors, each representing one of these sources.
As you know, we rely on Friends of the Press to make each Thornwillow publication possible. We are continually humbled and honored by your ongoing support. You can learn more about this exciting project on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the-book-of-genesis/the-book-of-genesis?ref=9bnz8i
ANNOUNCING: "DRACULA'S GUEST" by Bram Stoker
We are happy to announce the Thornwillow Dispatch for October! This coming month, Thornwillow Dispatch subscribers on Patreon will receive another box of beautifully printed keepsakes and ephemera including an exciting new publication from the press — Bram Stoker’s “Dracula’s Guest.”
According to Florence Stoker, who published "Dracula’s Guest" in 1914, this short tale was originally written as a chapter in Stoker’s infamous novel, but was cut for length from the final version. Here it is presented as a stand-alone tale, no less terrifying, and all the more mysterious. “Dracula’s Guest” is available in two versions: one offered at the 30 pt. Baskerville tier printed on cream vellum paper, bound in letterpress printed paper wrappers, and limited to 300 copies; the other, offered at the 100 pt. Electra tier, printed on cream felt paper with deckle edges, bound in letterpress paper wrappers, and strictly limited to only 50 copies, individually numbered and signed by the publisher.
What is the Thornwillow Dispatch?
The Thornwillow Dispatch is our monthly subscription of finely printed ideas and inspirations. Each month ongoing subscribers receive a box of engraved or letterpress printed keepsakes and ephemera that celebrate the written word. Past Dispatches have included an assortment of limited edition chapbooks, broadsides, and prints that feature editorial and artistic content, as well as finely crafted goods for your study including engraved note cards, journals, and calendar cards. The Thornwillow Dispatch is for people who enjoy reading and writing, for people who believe that in this age of disposable and intangible communications, objects that are designed to last matter more than ever. Whether you enjoy them yourself, or share them with friends and family, the Thornwillow Dispatch will not disappoint.
DEADLINE TO SUBSCRIBE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Like all our publications, “Dracula’s Guest” is printed letterpress and bound by hand in a limited edition. This
This weekend only!
We were so excited about our most recent print, “An Imposition of Whales” that we wanted to share it with more people, so, for a very limited time, we are offering it for FREE when you subscribe on Patreon.
If you subscribe at the 30 pt. Baskerville, 100 pt. Electra, or 300 pt. Centaur tiers on Patreon by June 30, you will receive a complimentary copy of “An Imposition of Whales” with the delivery of your July Subscription Box.
“An Imposition of Whales” features all letterpress printing, powerful illustrations, and iconic passages from the American classic, Moby Dick. At 15x22”, this large-scale broadside is suitable for framing; however, it also comes in its own engraved envelope to preserve in your collection.
Because this is a limited edition, this special opportunity is only available until June 30. Visit us at www.patreon.com/thornwillow to subscribe now, and join us in celebrating the written word.
If you have not subscribed with us on Patreon yet, here's a peak at what you've been missing! Each month, our subscribers get a box like this with either a print or Thornwillow publication (i.e. a little book!), a calendar card for the next month, and an assemblage of engraved and #letterpress keepsakes which complement the primary publication or print. Don't miss out! #treatyourself to a curated collection of beautiful, hand crafted objects, delivered right to your door, each and every month. Visit www.patreon.com/thornwillow and subscribe at the 30 pt. Baskerville tier to get yours!
The Baumfolder MK II is in action folding facsimiles of Chippendale’s Original drawings. What a treat to see these beautiful images! ❤️
Pride and Prejudice Update—it's currently being sewn and bound! #ComingSoonToABookshelfNearYou
Pride and Prejudice on the press...
From our family to yours, have a wonderful weekend and stay warm.
To get you started on the right foot, here's a little time-lapse video of Pride and Prejudice on the press!
A sneak peek at something special...
Are you ready for the first Thornwillow title of 2019? We're really excited!
Bringing a book sewing machine back to life
This book sewing machine has a new lease on life...
Marbling Paper
Luke has been out on the factory floor helping us marble paper recently...
Luke skiving leather for The Waste Land
The Waste Land is coming right along! Luke's jumping in to help skive the leather for the half-leather editions.
Bookbinding lesson of the day: Skiving is a process that reduces the thickness of the leather, especially in areas that must be pliable without weakening, in order to be bent or folded.
A few more images of Dante's Inferno printing in process. We're so excited!
Printing of Dante's Inferno is almost done!
We're excited to announce that we're currently three-quarters of the way through the printing process for Inferno. After printing, the pages will move to the bindery, where we will collate and fold, sew and bind. All of this means we're right on track for delivery as promised.
Thornwillow Press: The Beauty of Letterpress Printing
We just wanted to give you a peek at the Thornwillow Broadsides for 2018 rolling off the presses.
Flying Pig Dye
The days have just been flying by! There are only 3 days left to jump on our identity card deal. http://ow.ly/RKam30ayuxt
We like to watch ink dry, how about you? If you are looking to write on your own motif cards then check out our current project. http://ow.ly/hlZ430ayu2G
Writing A Letter
Tomorrow is the last day to write the letter you've always wanted at the price you've only dreamed of. Take a look at our identity card project if you haven't yet, before time runs out. http://ow.ly/B9po30ayvfu
Customize Your Correspondence
Customize your correspondence with our Identity Note Kickstarter.
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Cutting the paste paper for a book cover.
In his original introduction to our edition, Shakespeare scholar and Harvard University president Neil Rudenstine writes, "Shakespeare's Sonnets are the greatest single work of lyric poetry in English, and many individual poems are as powerful as those in any language. Yet they are scarcely read, except for the few that are regularly anthologized. This is not necessarily surprising. To be confronted confronted with 154 sonnets is a considerable challenge, especially if the poems are as complex as any work written by Shakespeare. The effort, however, is more than simply rewarding, because the sequence consists of love poetry that is passionate, intimate, daring, searing and lyrical as any that we may ever encounter." Click the link in our bio for more.
A snapshot of the inter-workings at the press.
#machinery #letterpress
