The Art of Private Press books.
In one part of the printed book collection of Sir George Grey Special Collections there is a section of books grouped by Private Press publisher name. Private Press books can be defined as books printed by hand, in limited editions, with as much emphasis on making an object of beauty as on reproducing a text. Private Press books are excellent sources of inspiration for artists and can be appreciated by anyone who admires carefully crafted things. Examples of books from some of the many Private Press publishers featured in the collection include exquisite first editions from Arts and Crafts era printers the Doves Press and Kelmscott Press, intricate book art from Flying Fish Press and The Whittington Press , and a wide range of lovely books from New Zealand printers like The Holloway Press , Otakou Press , Puriri Press and The Pear Tree Press. Alongside these fine books are journals that promote, review and critique the work of Private Presses and related in...