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document formatting & graphic design

Felix Guggenheim Collection

A 76-page guide to the rare book collection of Dr. Felix Guggenheim, presented in two parts: Judaica and Germanistic.

Jaroslav Josef Polívka

A catalog for a collection of books from Jaroslav Polívka, whose groundbreaking collaborations with Frank Lloyd Wright on the Guggenheim Museum and the Johnson Wax Tower were central to his career. We chose an understated typographic grid layout that allows the organic flow of the text to recall the spirit of the hydraulic engineering subjects.

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Dissertations & Theses

Inspired by sixteenth and seventeenth century page layout and typesetting, we designed this catalog to showcase the breadth of academic scholarship on all matter of interesting subjects.

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Seventeenth Century

A catalog of 35 rare books printed in the seventeenth century. Our design emphasizes the impressive size and historical context of the books, using a two-column layout that balances the detail of the engravings with carefully researched book descriptions.

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Science Fiction Archives

This catalog presents a comprehensive look at the world’s largest science fiction fanzine collection outside of institutional holdings, for which we typeset an index of more than 15,000 titles. We also documented the archival papers of Terry Carr, Carol Carr, Robert Lichtman, Boyd Raeburn, and Redd Boggs.

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Timeline of the Future

Imagine a timeline of the future, where history is chronicled against a "background . . . that hasn't happened yet." This catalog’s modern design bridges the past and future of science fiction culture, giving a fresh, futuristic take on the DIY roots of the "American samizdat" movement.

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Exile Stories

We designed this bookseller's catalog showcasing 39 items that tell the stories of individuals forced to flee their home countries between 1923 and 1945, and the future they forged in mid-century America.

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Services

Book formatting

To get noticed, your words need to be presented in the best possible light. We offer interior book formatting for writers who want their work to be clean and easy to read. Our aim is to develop the right-fit page layout, eliminate distractions, and refine the typography so your readers can focus on your ideas.

Contact us to learn more about book formatting services and how we can help your work stand out.

Brochure & catalog design

We specialize in designing brochures and catalogs that focus on your content. We aim for thoughtful layouts that guide your readers through your message in a way that's easy to understand. Our approach includes creating a graphic system that serves your content and brand message, with careful attention to typesetting details so your work appears polished and precise.

Contact us to discuss your specific catalog details so your customers can find what they need.

Reports & presentations

Great reports are rooted in simplicity. We seek to create reports and presentations that communicate your message without unnecessary distractions. Our focus is on making complex information easy to digest, with layouts and graphics that guide your readers through your data and allow them to make their own insights. Reliability is at the forefront of our services, and we strive to become a key part of your communications team.

Contact us to talk about how we can help streamline your report workflow.

Editorial illustration

Illustration can help clarify your message. We create custom editorial illustrations that complement your content—whether in reports, brochures, presentations, or catalogs—by adding visual support where it's needed most. Our focus is on relevance, so the illustration enhances your message without distracting from it.

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Get in touch

We’re inspired by the heritage of early printing and the power of publication. This inspiration runs through everything we do, especially in our work with the antiquarian book trade. We also help professionals in technical and financial fields communicate their ideas, with designs that prioritize clarity and function.

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