First Bite Press

Fine Press Books | Limited Editions

First Bite Press creates limited edition books by blending original storytelling with traditional printing techniques. We work closely with writers and artists to craft every volume by hand, creating unique books that are a joy to read and hold.

Every book is printed by hand on a printing press at our Portola Valley, California studio on archival-quality paper and finished with heirloom-grade bindings. The result is a tactile, sensory experience designed for the discerning reader and collector—a cohesive blend of carefully curated content and skilled craftsmanship.

A printer operating a vintage letterpress printing machine with rollers. She is locking up wood engravings on the Vandercook Universal printing press for book production.

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