Anthony Kaye of Curious King In a conversation with Anthony Kaye of fine press publisher Curious King, he pulls back the curtain on his incredible collaboration with Lit Escalates and this ambitious publishing project. Over two years in the making, the joint publication of Pierce Brown's Red Rising is a passion project for both contributors and Anthony walks us through the extraordinary craftsmanship that went into every tier of the release. The co-publication features four d

Chaz and Katie Ross of Copperhead Press The founders of Copperhead Press, Chaz and Katie Ross, have built a press based on traditional craftsmanship and a restless curiosity for what bookmaking can still become. In this conversation, we talk about the origins of the press, their place in the greater small/fine press world, and where they find their inspiration. Though relatively young as a press, they have already released a handful of beautiful projects and are broadening th

Dustjackets and their magic. I'm a simple mind that is swayed by the allure of a dustjacket and buy a book just for it's cover art. If I hadn't been on Centipede Press' subscription plan, this is one of those books I would have bought just for the dustjacket without knowing anything about the book or author. With Centipede Press books you always have to check underneath the hood and admire the cloth boards which will often reveal elaborate foil and blind stamped designs, and

Paul Kidson of Ludlow Bookbinders For anyone even remotely involved in modern fine press, the team at Ludlow Bookbinders needs little introduction. In an age when so much of book production has become faster, cheaper, and more disposable, Ludlow remains devoted to the slow, exacting craft that turns printed sheets into lasting works of art. Under the guidance of Paul Kidson, the bindery has become more than a workshop — it is a cornerstone of the fine press community, a place

Q: You started writing your first series in your early 20s and have created an incredibly mature work at such a young age. When did you first start formulating The Sun Eater story and what were some of the pivotal moments from inception to getting the first book published? Author Christopher Ruocchio I began writing stories when I was just 8 years old. It was a passion that grew stronger over the years. I was 10 when Eragon was published, and I was thrilled to discover that

Since Suntup Editions first burst into the small/fine press world, Paul has brought us some of the most beautiful editions within the...

Greg Manchess Few artists capture the sweep of imagination and the intimacy of human expression quite like Greg Manchess. Over his 50 year career, his work has graced everything from National Geographic and The Smithsonian to bestselling novels and cinematic posters. In addition to his commercial work, he’s celebrated for Above the Timberline, a fully illustrated novel that blends narrative and fine art in groundbreaking ways. In this conversation, we delve into the long and

A short showcase for one the most famous publications of Centipede Press: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

I go through fases in my collecting. I hit that point where I'm very picky in what I look for in a limited edition or fine press book....

Tom Ayling - Oxford, England It is such a pleasure to get to open up our newest interview series, looking at antiquarian and rare book...

We have the pleasure of discussing a truly remarkable project that has been in the works for a couple of years now: a fine press edition...

Interview with The Folio Society, Susanna Clarke, and Julian De Narvaez Last year, we interviewed The Folio Society for their highly...