Bookmaking
We are a bookmaking studio too - beside working on our own projects, we’re open to collaboration and commissions. However we have a limited capacity as a small studio, and can only fit a certain number of projects in our workflow. We are always trying to fit in as many projects as we can depending on the amount of work we currently have.
Get in touch with your project ideas! If suitable, we’d love to bring it to the next book fairs we go to too
All publications are done by hand in our tiny studio in London — we do our own printing & binding!
Printing Options
Risograph Printing
Our workhorse at the studio- Our twim drum duplicator can print editions of up to 100 and is suitable for specific spot colours (please check Risograph)
Laser Printing (currently manifesting)
Used for book covers and pages in limited runs- Ideal for pages with text, full colour images or simple projects
Offset Printing (outsourced)
Used on large runs- Speciality ink and Pantone Colours are used
Binding + Finishing Options
Signature Sewn
Handbound with needle and thread,can be bound in different styles depending on page number (Japanese Stab Bound, Coptic, Pamphlet Stich, etc)
Perfect Binding
Bound with PVA adhesives- cold glue allows spine to be flexible (all done by brush/hand, cant afford a machine sorry)
Coil Binding
Binding with a chunky plastic coil and punching holes to hold paper together- can be laid completely flat
Paperback Cover
Heavier paper as cover- can be done in different styles (flap, jacket, folding and creasing, brochure)
Hardback Cover
Cased in with board and bookcloth for hardcovers - Printed photos and text can be added on hardcover itself
Debossing and Hot Foiling
(still getting supplies)
Heating up tools and brass type to leave impressions - done completely by canfishfly’s shaky hands so quality may vary