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Santa Rosa, California, USA · est. 1979

Nawakum Press

Publishing collaborative letterpress fine-press editions and artists' books with high-quality book design and production.

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About the press

Nawakum Press is a publisher of fine-press and artists' books led by proprietor David Pascoe. It produces collaborative letterpress editions with an emphasis on book design and production. Its work has been recognized with the 2024 FPBA Collector's Prize and the 2016 Carl Hertzog Award of Excellence in Book Design.

Notable titles

  • The Republic of Dreams
  • A Kerosene Beauty
  • The Sea Fogs
  • Trading Eights: The Faces of Jazz

Recognition

  • 2024 Fine Press Book Association Collector's Prize
  • 2016 Carl Hertzog Award of Excellence for Book Design

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