The story of Shuttle Press & Bindery starts long before I was digging through lead type and sewing text-blocks. In fact, it was a story that began long before I was born.
I have always been aware that artistic talent runs in a family. I did not know however, that a passion for something as specific as letterpress was able to pass down through the bloodlines. How coincidental a craft to be picked up by family members three generations apart.
After falling in love with letterpress and bookbinding in college, I came to discover that my great-grandfather, Thomas Johnson, owned and operated a small tabletop press. He and my great-grandmother, Imogene, also worked together to create beautiful handmade stationery.
Now, nearly 50 years later, I have come to own that very same press. Despite being stored away for so many years the press was in beautiful shape when I inherited her. She needed some oil, new rollers, and a good cleaning, but was certainly no worse for wear. I am proud to say that "Imogene", as I affectionately named her, is printing once again.
- ABOUT SP&B -
Established in 2014, Shuttle Press & Bindery is your source for well-designed, quality, hand-crafted paper goods and bags.
My passion for handmade books and fine press stationery is what drives me to create. I guarantee that each and every product from SP&B is handmade by me (the "old fashioned way"), and is one-of-a-kind. - Dana
Behind every great small business is an even greater story -
I encourage you to read about how SP&B came to be, and the incredible history of the little press that started it all.
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