Arion Press

Cultural & Educational Center

Publisher

2 Marina Boulevard, Landmark Building B, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94123
Marina

Open Hours:

Special Events:

Friday, January 23 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Extended Hours for the Fort Mason Art Walk

Saturday, January 24 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Arion Press Open House: Now in its 52nd year, Arion Press publishes three limited edition artist books per year in its combined type foundry, press room, and bindery--the last facility of its kind operating in the country. This open house is a rare opportunity to explore Arion's full production facility, enjoy a first look at their latest editions, and learn about their uniquely collaborative fine press publishing process.

Arion Press is the only printer in the United States to make books entirely by hand from comma to cover under one roof. Founded in 1974 as the successor of the renown Grabhorn Press, Arion invites the world’s leading artists to reimagine literary classics in collaboration with expert bookmakers. Each Arion title is crafted in the last unified hot-metal type foundry, letterpress workshop, and book bindery in America, employing the same historic machines that cast the U.N. Charter in 1945 to produce contemporary artist books. Today, in our new home at Fort Mason, Arion Press creates books that push the limits of traditional craft to ensure the relevance of the printed word in a digital century.

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Courtesy of Lea Bruno

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