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Nov 13, 202214 min read

Minds of the Press, Vol. 4

Mike and Rita Tortorello of Pegana Press In 2009, after a decade of dreaming and contemplating, Mike Tortorello launched Pegana Press...

Nov 5, 20222 min read

Powers of Darkness

I have put way too much time into the website without properly admiring my acquisitions. I was more than averagely impressed by Powers of...

Oct 20, 20223 min read

CBV Patron Subscription Plans

November is approaching fast and I promised an update for all of you fantastic collectors who have signed up for a membership of the...

Oct 16, 202214 min read

Minds of the Press, Vol. 3

Tony Geer of Conversation Tree Press Tony Geer is well known as a collector and friend to many in the small press community, but has more...

Sep 27, 202223 min read

Minds of the Press, Vol. 2

Marcelo Anciano of Areté Editions Though Areté Editions is a relatively new fine press, the collective expertise that comprises this...

Aug 31, 202211 min read

Minds of the Press, Vol. 1

Anthony Kaye of Curious King In 2020, Anthony Kaye, a relative unknown in the small press community, posted a personal project he had...

Jul 26, 20224 min read

Centipede Press & Roman Numerals

This question comes up relatively often (and for good reason), and we thought it would be nice to have an explainer on the site to refer...

Jul 23, 20223 min read

Centipede Press Letterpress - Children of the Kingdom by T.E.D. Klein

This is Centipede's Press' first book that is printed entirely letterpress. I have to confess I am not familiar with T.E.D. Klein and his...

Jun 12, 20222 min read

The Jonah by James Herbert - Centipede Press limited edition

The thing I love most about a press, is when they release limited editions that make me want to read a story I would have never ever have...

May 22, 20223 min read

Zagava - Archetypes by Florence Sunnen

If you don't have books on your shelves published by Jonas Ploeger from Zagava Books, then it's time to start experiencing this wonderful...

Apr 30, 20224 min read

Lord of the Rings Folio Society limited edition: Fellowship of the Ring

Tolkien has a special place in my life. When Folio Society teased their new edition several weeks ago I made sure that I acquired a set....

Apr 17, 20221 min read

Ulysses - Folio Society Centenary Limited Edition

I will admit that I have not read Ulysses yet. It's one of those books that exist in the periphery of my literary sphere of interest....