The World of Thornwillow

In this age of virtual relationships and intangible communication—when books can be turned on and off with a switch—we believe that the printed word, beautiful and well crafted, is more powerful than ever before. We are printers and publishers of handmade books, and for 40 years, we have been committed to advancing a modern day arts and crafts movement that celebrates the written word. Welcome to Thornwillow.

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Craft, Culture & Community

Our mission is to teach and perpetuate the related arts and crafts of the written word. To that end, in all of our work, we endeavor to create experiences which enhance the relationship between the reader and the written word, as well as foster a community for all those who care about the place of the printed word in modern society.

 

Rooted in the traditional crafts of printing and fine bookbinding, the Thornwillow tree has three main branches: Thornwillow Press, Thornwillow Makers, and the Thornwillow Institute and Makers Village, all based in a complex of historic brick buildings in downtown Newburgh, New York. Our paper, printing, binding, and books provide a lasting and powerful method of communicating and preserving ideas in the modern world, and we invite you to join us in living a life of letters—whether that be as a reader, a writer, or a community leader.

Grounded in the artisanal crafts of fine printing and leatherwork integral to bookmaking, Thornwillow specializes in letterpress printing, genuine engraving, and custom bookbinding. Through Thornwillow Makers, we offer a range of personalized goods, stationery, and gifts that exemplify our commitment to quality design and craftsmanship, knowing that in this age of disposable and intangible communications—of emails and tweets and ephemeral connections—beautiful objects, made to last by human hands, matter more than ever.

OBJECTS WITH SOUL
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Since its founding, Thornwillow Press has published over 150 unique editions, ranging from classic texts like Dante’s Inferno and Pride and Prejudice to new works by some of the world’s greatest writers and thinkers, including Toni Morrison, John Updike, Haruki Murakami, Barack Obama, and many more. Collected by readers across the globe, our books reside not only in the homes of individual readers, but in the permanent collections of major institutions including The Metropolitan Museum, The Smithsonian Institution, and The White House.

ARS OMNIA TUETUR
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The Thornwillow Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to promoting and perpetuating the art of craftsmanship in all its forms. Finely crafted objects become the legacy of our civilization, memorializing our values, triumphs, challenges, and dreams—both individual and collective. In our modern, digitized world, however, these crafts are increasingly endangered. Through partnerships with institutions, as well as individual fellowships and a wide array of programming, The Thornwillow Institute strives to teach and preserve these essential arts and crafts for future generations.
CRAFT, CULTURE & COMMUNITY
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