3 Beginner-Friendly Bookbinding Techniques You Can Try at Home
You don't need a professional bindery to make your own notebook. These three bookbinding techniques are…
6 Dispatches Archived
Book Arts
Dispatches, techniques, and perspectives from the press — archived in one continuously growing chapter.
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From Manuscript to First Zine: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing
Publishing your first zine takes no publisher and no big budget — just a manuscript, a photocopier, and a needle and thread.
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Archived thoughts on the evolution of form.
Editorial Layout: Grid Systems for Independent Magazines
A beautiful independent magazine isn't just about great content — it needs a solid grid system…
The Art of Bookbinding: Techniques for Modern Makers
We break down essential bookbinding techniques, from saddle stitch to case binding, for designers ready to…
The Colophon
Chapter
Book Arts — one of the four founding pillars of the BlanchettePress archive.
Typography
Playfair Display, Source Serif 4, Inter — set for legibility and historical resonance.
Paper Simulation
Parchment White #F5EFE0 with a 4% noise overlay to simulate 120gsm uncoated cotton stock.
Grid Logic
Strict 12-column Swiss system with 32px gutters and 64px horizontal margins.