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Pastotnik, founder of Deep Wood Press began this life's work as a
printmaker focusing on the intaglio process's of engraving and
mezzotint and the relief process of wood engraving. Book binding
started happening in 1990 which led to letterpress shortly after. The
cohesion of fine art prints in the hand bound book form accompanied by
precision hand-set letterpress printing of various texts is the primary
focus of Deep Wood Press. |
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BROADSIDES
 ALONG
WITH YOUTH, (2008) by
Ernest Hemingway, wood engraving by Jim Horton. A broadside commission
created for the Kerrytown Bookfest committee in Ann Arbor, MI for the
6th annual Bookfest.
Printed on domestic Stonehenge paper (250 gsm) in four colors.
Text and title font are composed in 24 & 48 pt. Garamond with
a credit and copyright line in 8 pt. Bernhard Booklet. Sheet size
is 17 by 10 inches, limited edition of 125. $100.00, sales are
made through Hollander's
in Ann Arbor.
 SEPTEMBER INVERNESS,
(2006) A broadside
created for Between the Lakes: an
Interlochen Symposium for Writers and Readers, which features
this previously unpublished poem by keynote speaker and former U.S.
Poet Laureate Robert Hass.
Printed on mould made Somerset Textured paper (250 gsm). Text
font is 18 to 36 pt. Bernhard Booklet and Bernhard Roman. Sheet
size is 10 by 11 inches, limited edition of 200. NFS
 WHERE THEY RUN,
(2001) Intaglio engraving by Glenn
Wolff and type setting by Chad Pastotnik. This print appears
as the end papers in a book by Peter Kaminsky titled The Moon
Pulled up an Acre of Bass. Where They Run
is a accurate, scale map of the northern tip of Long Island and the
landmarks of the locale needed to fish sea bass with. Printed on
mould made White Rives BFK paper (280 gsm). Text font: 10 to 36
pt. Baskerville Roman, Italic and small caps. Intaglio plate size
10 1/2 by 14 inches, sheet size 15 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches Signed by Glenn
and Chad, numbered, limited edition of 20 prints. $250.00
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 THE TROUT IN WINTER,
(2012), Verse by Jerry Dennis, intaglio Engraving by Glenn Wolff and
Type Composition and Design by Chad Pastotnik. Jerry's
reflections on natural beauty and his love of trout combined set the
stage for verses extolling the prowess of Opus Salvelinus. Click here
to view other books authored by Jerry Dennis. Printed on handmade
Somerset Velvet buff paper. Text font is 24 pt. Baskerville
Roman and Italic. Intaglio plate size 17.5 x 12 inches, sheet
size 22.5 x 15.25 inches. Signed by Jerry, Glenn and Chad, limited,
numbered
edition of 65 prints. $225.00
BOOKS
Coming soon:
THE HUNTER GRACCHUS,
(2014), by Franz Kafka. A short story of a man’s search for personal
salvation with the Kafka twist of course. The wandering ghost of
Gracchus pays a maritime visit to a quiet coastal town and has a
conversation with a priest. Accompanied by wood engravings by Chad
Pastotnik
THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE, (2013/14),
by Oscar Wilde. The classic tale of love and the sacrifices one
little bird is willing to make for the sake of it. Illustrated with
intaglio prints by Chad Pastotnik.
MICHIGAN TROUT STAMPS, (summer 2013) with an essay by
Jerry Dennis.
Once
upon a time beautiful
little portraits and scenes were submitted by artists to be then juried
and selected as the official stamp one was issued for trout and salmon
licences in Michigan. Sadly, that practice was ended in favor of a
printed out piece of plastic as a side note on our “all species”
licences now. Never fear, in cooperation with the State of Michigan
Archives these little works of art will seek a new audience in the
pages of this new book. They will also be available by the State
Archives as beverage coasters and greeting cards. I now have Jerry's
essay in hand and composition has begun and I've been in contact with
many of the latter year winners of the competition. Trout season has
begun here in N. Michigan so it's not hard to schedule a work/play day.
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 THE PATH,
(2013), by Sigrid Christiansen with four multi color linoleum cuts by
Chad Pastotnik. A lovely tune found in the Michigan north woods around
a camp fire which begged to become a book.
The text is hand set ATF Freehand type with Lydian Bold titling and is printed on Hahnemühle Schiller paper with an inteleaf of Japanese Lace Leaf paper. The book is sewn on straps of Iowa PC4G and bound into custom
made Paperworks Studio "Dark Roast" paper. The book includes a
"download card" from cdbaby so that you can enjoy the story audibly as
well with a new special recording of The Path performed by Sigrid.
There are an additional 3 books printed on some vintage Fabriano Umbria
cream stock which will become presentation binding. Fifteen books are
reserved for a deluxe edition. The books center spread features a 6
color linoleum cut and the title page sports a 4 color cut. Edition of 100 books, signed and
numbered by the author and Chad, 16 pages, 6 1/8 x 5 7/8" $150.00
 THE INTRUDER, (2012), Robert
Traver / John Voelker, foreword by Richard F. Vander Veen and with ten
wood engravings by Jim
Westergard.
John D. Voelker (June 19, 1903[1]–March 19, 1991), better known by his
pen name Robert Traver, was a renowned fly fisherman, and a member of
the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. His early professional career was as an
attorney, judge, and later a writer. He is best known as the author of
the novel, Anatomy of a Murder published in 1958. The best-selling
novel was turned into an Academy Award nominated film — directed by
Otto Preminger and starring James Stewart — that was released July 1,
1959. After the success of his novel, Anatomy of a Murder, Voelker
retired from the court in 1959 in order to write full-time and to fish
at his beloved Frenchman’s Pond. There, he devoted himself to writing,
and perhaps above all else, fly fishing, with a special passion for
wild brook trout. Although he traveled far in his pursuit of trout, he
recognized the Upper Peninsula as a particularly special place to fish.
His writings, though steeped in fly fishing, also embraced the larger
beauty of nature, and human nature.
Quarter-bound in heavy board with a Canapetta book cloth spine and
Twinrocker Rustler paper. Copper foil title on cover and an embossed
umber printed panel with Jim Westergard’s small “fly” wood engraving
printed on green paper inset into it. Dark green Hahnemühle Bugra
flyleaves back up the book blocks which are all hand sewn on straps,
mull attached and cased in. The book is composed in 14 pt Linotype
Janson with ATF Garamond in display sizes and printed in 5 colors on
Hahnemühle Shiller 150gsm paper. 8 1/4 x 10 3/8 x 5/8", 34 pages.
Edition of 150 books, the first 20 are reserved for the deluxe edition
and 10 unbound copies are available for hand binders. Signed and
numbered.
 KILLING THE BEAR,
(2011/12), by Judith Minty with a foreword by Anne-Marie Oomen and wood
engravings by Glenn Wolff. Composed in 12pt. Linotype Palatino with
elements of Garamond and printed on Hahnemuhle Biblio paper on a
Vandercook 219 OS press. One hundred books are bound in boards with a
dark brown Asahi bookcloth and brick Hahnemuhle Bugra paper with a matt
black foil stamped title and onlayed wood engraving printed on Kitakata
paper. An
additional ten books are printed on cream Zerkall Frankfurt, bound
deluxe in chocolate Harmatan goat with dark grey Fabriano Roma over
boards and housed within an umber Asahi and gray cotton cloth covered
slipcase. The cover artwork is set within a debossed panel and is
printed on Kitakata paper with title foil stamped in copper. The first
ten
numbers are reserved for the deluxe copies of the book. Edition of 110
books, signed by Chad, Judith and Glenn, 26 pages, 6 x 7 1/4"
$200.00 & $310.00
 THERE BE MONSTERS, (2011), by
Chad Pastotnik. A little fable about how to walk in the woods. There Be
Monsters was inspired when my friend Jim Horton did a reduction wood
engraving for a lovely edition of Lewis Caroll's Jabberwocky. While my
little story is short and sweet it does have an interesting plot twist,
told from the
monsters perspective, kind of fun.Hand
set in the font of Lutetia and printed on George Whiting paper stock.
Sewn onto Iowa PC4 straps laced through a limp binding of Iowa PC4 G
paper with a hand colored wood engraving and a six color linoleum cut. Edition of
70 books, signed and
numbered by the author, 12 pages, 5 1/2 x 5 3/8" $100.00
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CHANGELING'S EXILE, (2010), by Gerard
Wozek. A long poem of an anguished soul lamenting his
unfortunate switch at birth by the faerie folk. This poem was
originally part of a larger performance piece entitled The Changeling in Exile.
It was first performed in March, 1992 at the Lionheart Theater in
Chicago, IL.
Hand
illuminated ornaments and also a
copper intaglio engraving by Chad Pastotnik on the opening spread. Composed
in 12pt. Palatino and printed via letterpress on Somerset Book paper. Quarter
bound in sienna silk Asahi book cloth and green
Fabriano Roma cotton papers over boards with gloss black foil stamped
title.
22 pgs, 6 3/4 x 8 1/4", edition of 50 books,
numbered and signed by Gerard and Chad. $175.00
 THE FROGS WHO WISHED A
KING, (2009), Aesop's
versified by Clara Doty Bates. A classic tale from Aesop's fables newly
illustrated by Chad Pastotnik with five intaglio engravings printed in
raw umber. Composed in Garamond types and printed on mouldmade
Hahnemuhle Biblio paper. The book is quarter bound with an Asahi cloth
on the spine and Cockerell marbled paper over boards . 22 pages, 7 1/4
x 7 1/2", edition of 55 books, numbered and signed.
$300.00
 WINTER WALKS, (2008), by Jerry
Dennis with eight wood engravings by Glenn Wolff.
Jerry's remarkable insite into the wilderness within and out, a modern
transcendental voyage in the snow. Composed in the types of Baskerville
and printed via letterpress on Somerset Book paper. 20 bound deluxe in
a antiqued speckle dyed pale green goatskin quarter binding with brown
Magnani Firenze paper over boards with a title on the cover in silver
leaf. The deluxe edition also contains a page tipped-in of the author's
hand-written first drafts, has all 8 engraving hand colored by Glenn
and is enclosed in a cloth covered slip case. 100 books in the general
edition, quarter bound in pale green book cloth and light gray Fabriano
Tiziano with printed title and wood engraving. Five books
available in folio for the hand binder. 44 pgs, 6 5/8 x 10",
edition of 125 books, numbered and signed.
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Winner of the 2010 Carl Hertzog Award for Excellence in Book Design
 HEART OF DARKNESS, (2008), by Joseph
Conrad and illustrated by Marc
Castelli. Conrad's masterpiece and dark brilliance.
The book contains a center double throw-out folio of 4 of Marc's
drawings with a spread of 35 1/2" x 12 inches. Composed in Dante and
printed on mouldmade Hahnemuhle Biblio paper. Fifteen books bound
deluxe in full blue Harmatan goat in a drop spine box with an
extra suite of four prints of Marc's drawings.
150 books quarterbound in blue Harmatan goat and Cockerell marble in a
slipcase of cloth, 116 pgs., 9 x 12 inches. Edition of 150 books,
numbered and signed. $500.00 - regular and $1500.00 deluxe.
 THE CHESAPEAKE VOYAGES
OF CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH, (2007), with a
preface by Adam Goodheart and illustrated by Marc Castelli.
The original account of John Smith's Chesapeake explorations appeared
in Books Two and Three of his General History of Virginia published in
1624. The journals are a compelling glimpse into the early exploration
of an uncharted America.
The book contains two fold out maps, one from Smith's cartographer and
another, reproduced in full color, found in the archives of the
Newberry Library which has never before been reproduced. Composed in
Dante and printed on Hahnemuhle Bugra paper. Quarterbound in blue
Harmatan goat and cloth and rests in a slipcase of cloth and paper, 56
pgs., 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches. Edition of 100 books, numbered and signed.
$375.00
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 "GIVE MY LOVE TO
ALL OUR FOLKS", (2006), by Paul Taylor.
Paul has edited this collection of letters sent from brothers in
the Union army to their homes in Frankfort, New York during the Civil
War and has made them available to historians and enthusiasts alike for
the first time in print. Dating from June 1861 to March 1870
in some 37 letters two enlisted brothers, DeWitt and
Charles Staring, share their thoughts and concerns with family at
home. Composed in
Intertype and ATF Garamond types the book also includes a
halftone portrait and a battlefield map reproduced from the originals.
The edition is comprised of 74 signed and numbered "trade" copies
printed on Fox River Teton paper, 1/4 bound in gray book cloth and blue
Hahnemuhle Bugra paper, copper foil stamped title on spine and cover.
Also, an additional 26 slipcased, signed, and lettered "deluxe" copies
have been printed on mould made Frankfurt paper by Zerkall. Bound 3/4
in gray Harmatan goat and blue Hahnemuhle Bugra paper, copper foil
stamped title on spine and cover, slipcases covered in gray book cloth
with copper foil stamped title. 6 1/2 x 9 3/4", 90 pages. $75.00
regular, $125.00 deluxe.
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RIPPING OBLIVION, (2005) Six poems and six
intaglio prints by Steve
Toornman.
Printed on full deckled Frankfurt (Zerkall) paper in two colors in the
hand-set fonts of Drew and Bernhard Modern. 1/4 case bound in
heavy boards with brown silk cloth and Arches Cover black with black
foil stamped title on cover, Echizen Washi (black w/ white inclusions)
end papers. Edition of 20 books, signed by the
author, 28 pages, 7 3/4 x 9 1/2" $275.00
SOLD OUT
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 THE LEGEND OF MINISENS, (2002), a
collaborative project. Written by Judith Hitz and containing nine
original prints, three each by Meredith Krell, Chad
Pastotnik and Steve
Toornman
- wood engravings, intaglio and linoleum cuts. Type set in the font of
Baskerville and Bernhard Modern Italic, impressed onto Hahnemuhle
Biblio paper and bound hardcover. Edition of 30 books, 7 3/4 x 7
1/4 inches, signed and numbered by the writer and artists, 28
pages. $360.00
Two copies left
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 GRAND
RAPIDS ART METALWORK 1902-1918,
(1999), by Don Marek. A comprehensive volume that explores the work and
roles of the Arts and Crafts movement in the Midwest. Specifically,
examining The Forest Craft Guild, Forest Mann, Stickley Brothers, and
the Grand Rapids School in context. Jewelry, Lighting, Jardinières and
findings. A deluxe edition of 250 books that varies from the trade
edition by the inclusion of two wood engravings and six line cuts by
Chad Pastotnik as introduction, chapter heads, and colophon on
Gutenberg paper. Quarterbound in University of Iowa paper "PC4" over
"PC4- G" covered, beveled boards with Twinrocker "Rustler"
doublures. 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches, 114 pages, 110 b&w and 118
color photos, signed and numbered by author. $150.00 (trade edition
$70.00 from author)
BOOKS
FROM THE PAST OR OUT OF PRINT:
 NORTH COUNTRY JOURNAL,
(2001), by John Van Dyke. A collection of twenty poems from this
retired literature professor of Chicago's Northwestern
University. Ten linoleum cuts by the authors granddaughter,
Andrea Van Dyke, grace these poems which were hand set in the font of
Garamond with Baskerville titling and printed on Domestic Etch
paper. Edition of 150 (not numbered) coptic bound into St-Armand
paper covers and a additional 50 books quarter bound in boards covered
in handmade Richard De Bas floral paper and green cloth spine, numbered
and signed by the author and printer. 6 x 7 1/4
inches, 60 pages. $35.00 and $60.00
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 GOD IN ALL, A Gallery of Discovery,
(2000), by Cara B. Hochhalter. A insightful look at our relation
and interaction with God. Included in this portfolio are 10
original linoleum cuts with accompanying text, both by author,
and an introduction and colophon. Hand set type in the fonts of
Baskerville and printed on Stonehenge Cream paper and wrapped in a
portfolio of Larroque Mouchette with Fabriano Roma title pieces.
A edition of 200, twenty two pieces, 7 1/2 x 10 inches, signed by
author. $45.00
SOLD OUT
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HERE,
(2000), by Judith Mabee. A collection of six poems. Printed
in the font of Drew on Twinrocker Simons Green paper in a loose
portfolio of the same. A edition of twenty five, 6 pieces plus
portfolio, 6 x 7 3/4 inches. NFS
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THE TREE, (1997):
A poem by James Schimmel commissioned by J.S.'s daughter regarding the
passing of a childhood friend (the tree). Handset in Lydian type
printed on dampened Hahnemuhle Gutenberg paper. Original copper
engraving (intaglio) by Chad Pastotnik. Case bound into aspen boards,
black leather spine, silver foil title on spine. 12 pgs., 1 ills. &
3 hand colored line cuts, 7 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Edition of 15 books,
numbered. $80.00
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THE WORLD TREE,
(1995): A collection of nature based poems by Bob Vance. Six engraving
and mezzotint intaglio prints, 1 foldout, 2 pop ups, linoleum cut and 3
hand colored line cuts. Letterpress printed in the font Oxford onto
Fabriano Rosapina paper. Coptic bound onto mahogany or aspen boards
with intaglio and letterpress printed leather spine. 28 pgs., 6 1/2 x 8
1/4 inches. Edition of 35 books, numbered, signed. $450.00
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BOILING POT STORIES,
(2003), by Clark Malcolm. Clark contacted us via BBK Studios to
produce this book of his grandfathers memoirs. Type is set in
Palatino by Yang Kim using QuarkXPress and magnesium plates were
produced. Illustrations by Jody Williams. Case bound
hardcover in brown linen and tan flax paper and printed on Strathmore
Pastelle. Edition of 30 books, 8 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches, signed and
numbered by Chad, 94 pages. NFS
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 GREEN MAN,
(1994), Poems and intaglio prints by Chad Pastotnik. Based on the
Archetype; A collection of reflections on the male psyche. Nine
intaglio prints- 8 mezzotint and engravings on copper, 1 pop up
intaglio print structure. Handset in Drew and printed on Johannot and
Rives paper. Bound on leather straps woven into tooled leather covered
boards, 40 pgs., 5 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches. Edition of 20 books, numbered
and signed. $800.00 - no longer
available
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 THERE BE MONSTERS,
(1998), Short story, wood engraving and a linoleum cut by Chad
Pastotnik. Told from the monsters perspective, kind of fun. Hand set in
Lutetia with swash characters and printed on some sort of old stock
paper. Hand colored wood engraving and linoleum cut, 12
pgs. 5 1/4 x 5 inches. $50.00 Numbered and signed
- no longer
available - 2nd edition above!
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 HERMAION,
(1997): A book of poems by Terry Wooten who is well known throughout
the Midwest and beyond as a traveling poet practicing the art of oral
tradition and also for being host and founder of Stone Circle. The
wood- engravings are original blocks made by Chad Pastotnik. Hermaion
is composed in handset type of Bernhard Booklet printed on Rives
lightweight, and hand- bound with Amate straps onto India Hemp paper
boards . 24 pgs., 5 wood engravings, 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches. Edition of
50 books, numbered. $80.00 - no longer
available
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 SATURNALIA,
(1996): A poem by H.P. Lovecraft regarding a holiday for Saturn in
ancient Rome. Handset in Twentieth Century Modern printed on Domestic
Etch paper. Original collagraph image, border embossments and wood
engraving by Chad Pastotnik. Pamphlet stitched with full wrap Ingres
Antique black covers letterpress printed. 4 pgs., 3 ills., 5 x 5 1/4
inches. Edition of 70 books.
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TREE,
(1991): Poems and intaglio prints by Chad Pastotnik. About being in
trees in general. Thirty eight engravings and mezzotints printed on
Arches heavyweight paper, 12 pages of text set in Bembo produced
offset. Die cut "windows" on various Japanese papers separating text
and prints in various paneled ways. Coptic bound into aromatic cedar
boards covered with Amate papers, hand engraved copper title plated on
cover, 36 intaglio prints, 74 pgs., 6 x 8 inches. Edition of 50 books,
numbered and signed. $1200.00 - no longer available
NATURE & GOOD-BYE,
(1997): A book of three poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson's
existential essence and his reflections on man and nature. Nature &
Good-Bye is a book composed entirely in handset type of the font
Bernhard Booklet, and hand bound with cover boards of hand made
Larroque Mouchette, hot foil stamped and printed titling. 14 pgs., 3
hand colored wood engravings, 5 x 6 inches. Edition of 115 books,
numbered $60.00 - no longer
available (This was printed
as a keep sake for the '97 Typocrafters Conference in IA)
THE CHANGELING'S EXILE,
(1995): A prelude to a play by Gerard Wozek produced by Lionheart
Theater Troupe, Chicago 1992. Eight line cut illustrations by Chad
Pastotnik. Handset in Bernhard Modern Roman and Bernhard Booklet,
printed on Somerset Book paper. 100 books quarter bound cloth, paper
with letterpress printed jacket. 300 bound "buttonhole stitch" onto
covers of sage Larroque Mouchette paper. 36 pgs., 5 1/ 2 x 6 1/2
inches. $60.00 and $35.00 - no longer available
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from the book Minisens. The font is set in Garamond, the
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