Custom Services

In addition to publishing limited-edition books, Arion Press offers custom services for the design and production of fine typography and printing. Individuals, businesses, and institutions come to Arion Press when they wish distinctive, high-quality products.

All kinds of printed materials can be commissioned, including stationery, business cards, invitations, announcements, advertisements, posters, and books. We do not apply standard design solutions. Each project is undertaken as a separate challenge and the results are unique. We assume ultimate responsibility for design and quality, bearing in mind the desires and preferences of the customer.

Cards, invitations, booklets, and other items printed at Arion Press

Arion services include graphic design and publishing consulting, in-house printing and binding (for smaller quantities), and contracting production from other companies in the printing industry (for larger quantities).

For contractual work we suit the technology to the task. Lead type from our foundry might be handset and printed by letterpress on handmade paper in certain instances. Computer-generated type might be printed by offset on acid-free paper in other cases.

Books printed on commission for a college and a nonprofit foundation

Our hand bindery, besides doing edition binding for Arion projects, also does restoration, repair, and rebinding of books, and makes portfolios, boxes, and other objects for customers.

We are cost-conscious and adhere carefully to budgets. However, our quality is exceptionally high, and the price for such excellence in concept, execution, and materials is not necessarily competitive with the marketplace. Prospective customers are welcome to contact us to discuss their personal and organizational needs.

• Design and printing of books
• Design and printing stationery, invitations, posters, advertisements
• Book binding and restoration
• Book publishing consultation
• Graphic design
• Type sales
• Monotype composition
• Computer typesetting

If you are interested in more information about our custom services, or to obtain a quote for a project, please contact the Arion Press at 415-668-2542 or arionpress@arionpress.com.

Through our non-profit organization, we also offer lectures, tours, and instruction by special arrangement. For more information, visit the Grabhorn Institute's website, or contact us by phone at 415-668-2548 or by e-mail at grabhorn@arionpress.com.