About
ARION PRESS
As the last unified hot-metal type foundry, letterpress workshop, and bindery in daily operation the US, Arion Press is one of the oldest printers in the country where books can be made entirely by hand through every step of the process. Arion books are crafted to last for generations. We collaborate with luminary contemporary artists to publish important texts of our time – typically classic literature – as fine press limited editions.
Our mission is to preserve, celebrate, and champion traditional book craft in a digital era. Through our editions, public programs, and educational opportunities, we celebrate the role of the printed word in the 21st century. More at arionpress.com.
TOURS
At Arion Press, what we do is as rare as what we make. There’s nothing quite like seeing our handcrafted process for yourself—from the typecasting to letterpress printing to bookbinding. Join us for a tour inside our Fort Mason facility to learn about the craft of making books in our historic workshop and catch a sneak peek of our current publishing in process.
Tours occur:
Every 2nd Thursday and 3rd Saturday of the month
Thursdays at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
$15 suggested donation per visitor
45-minute duration
THOMAS JEFFERSON’S MONTICELLO
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is one of America's most compelling historic and cultural destinations: an iconic mountaintop home, set within a richly storied landscape, animated by riveting historical drama, and resting on decades of meticulous research that draw you into the world of founder Thomas Jefferson.
From the ideals of liberty and equality that helped define and challenge America, to his contributions to architecture, winemaking, science, and gardening, to the lives and contributions of the enslaved people who lived and labored on this mountain, Monticello offers a powerful experience—one where you can savor the beauty and drama of the place, come together to explore the nation's history from different angles, and leave feeling more connected to where we’ve come from, and with a renewed sense of optimism about the possibilities ahead.
56 Signers Campaign
Committee of Seven
Roselyne Chroman Swig
Ronnyjane Goldsmith
Claire & Holden Spaht
Diana Nelson & John Atwater
George R. Roberts
Mo & John Pritzker
Caldwell Fisher Family Foundation
Nine Governors
Taylor Kirkpatrick
Mimi & Peter Haas Fund
Hugh Young Rienhoff, Jr.
David & Susan Goode
Katie Hall & Tom Knutsen
Engaging the Senses Foundation
Revada Foundation of the Logan Family
Stephanie & Mark Robinson
Penny & Jim Coulter
Thirteen Founding States
Sir Deryck Maughan
Sonja Hoel Perkins
Gillian Tett & Henrik Jones
Jan O’Brien & Craig Hartman
Hannah Herzog & Joachim Bechtle
Nancy & Doug Abbey
Stanlee Gatti
Stuart Davidson & Wendy Webster
Janice & Matt Barger
Holly Johnson & Parker Harris
Anonymous
Dagmar Dolby
Anonymous
Delegates
Hans & Kate Morris
Kate Earle Jensen
Samuel & Ann Mencoff
Anonymous
Caitlin & Rebecca Kalinowski
Rachel & Eric Jones Foundation
Randall Yuen
Amy & David Abrams
Michael & Eliza Fisch
Katherine Collins
Stephen Davis & Jill Cowan
Laura Kline & Michael Lazarus
Dmitri Potishko
Gigi Coe & Mike Garland
Jennifer Emerson
Fred Levin
Anonymous
Laura & Gary Lauder
The Wonderful Company
Kolja Schluetter & Grace Zhang
David & Barbara Schneider
Kat Taylor
Liz & Frederic Laluyaux
Maryanna Saenko & Adam Libert
Jennifer Braun & Raymond Ryan
Will Evers and Melinda Ellis Evers in honor of Edwina B. Leggett
Address
2 Marina Boulevard
Landmark Building B, Suite 100
San Francisco, California 94123
Contact Information
Phone: (415) 668-2542
Email: arionpress@arionpress.com
Gallery Showroom Hours of Operation:
At our new Gallery Showroom, browse and purchase current Arion Press publications alongside a collection of retail offerings. Open to the public 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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