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We create beautiful, hand-crafted books, journals, and book-related art prints. We combine traditional letterpress printing with the best artisanal materials from around the world to craft heirloom-quality limited editions.

And we tell the stories of the creative process... histories, design philosophy, profiles of craftspeople of the past and today, reflections on the printed word, and much more. 

We design and make everything in-house, so we can be responsive and collaborative with our clients. For inquiries on custom made-to-order editions, please contact us.

Current Project: Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian

Thank you to all of the Kickstarter backers for our fine press edition of Patrick O’Brian’s novel Master and Commander. O’Brian’s work is filled with humanity, wit and erudition. Its exploration of friendship, social history, and colliding and changing worlds makes it a masterpiece.

Both states of the book – the "Anchor" Edition and the HMS Victory Edition – were fully subscribed as a part of the Kickstarter campaign. For those still interested in obtaining a copy, there are two options...

To learn more see our Kickstarter campaign and follow us on Substack. Let the journey begin!

For inquiries,
please contact us

Follow the Ampersand story on Substack.

  • Essays on books, typography, printing, and design

  • Behind-the-scenes updates on our creative process

  • Profiles of our collaborators and craftspeople

  • ... and much more.

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