BookPresses

Reading, United Kingdom · est. 1994

Two Rivers Press

Individually designed illustrated books combining art and literature, including poetry and works of local interest to Reading.

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About the press

Two Rivers Press is an independent Reading-based publisher founded in 1994 by letterpress printer and artist Peter Hay (1951-2003). It is known for distinctively designed books blending art and literature, and has continued publishing under new management since Hay's death.

Notable titles

  • Botaniphoria
  • Yield
  • Downland
  • Secrets of Trees
  • The Tapestry of Life

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Design for Today

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Effra Press & Typefoundry

Newton on Ouse, United Kingdom est. 2017

Run by Nick Gill, combining a fine press releasing limited-edition artists' books and prints with a typefoundry casting new metal type and supplying hot-metal typesetting for letterpress printers.

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Enitharmon Editions

London, United Kingdom est. 1967

A long-established independent publisher of fine artists' books and limited-edition prints, produced in collaboration with leading artists and writers.

  • Fine press
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  • Typography