The first page of text with copper intaglio engraving from the book Minisens. The font is set in Garamond, the initial letter is part of the engraving and hand colored.
Chad
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.
This is a list of broadsides and books that we've produced over the years.
Click on the title or thumbnail to see more details and larger images.
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created for Between the Lakes: an Interlochen Symposium for Writers and Readers, which features this previously unpublished poem by keynote speaker and former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Hass.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
THE TROUT IN WINTER,
(2000), 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 textured off-white paper. Text font: 24 pt. Baskerville
Roman and Italic. Intaglio plate size 12 x 18 inches, sheet size
15 x 21 inches. Signed by Jerry, Glenn and Chad, limited, numbered
edition of 60 prints. $500.00 - only one left
BOOKS
Coming soon:
THE HUNTER GRACCHUS,
(2010-11), by Franz Kafka. A short story spinning around man's search
for personal salvation. Illustrated with intaglio, more details to come.
THE MACHINE STOPS, (2010),
by E.M. Forster. A future project with Chester River Press.
An Orwellian look at man and his ability, or lack thereof, to live with
the technology he has created. First published in 1909 it has a ring of truth maybe even more relevant in the 21st century.
THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE, (2010),
by Oscar Wilde. A project that is coming along nicely now.
Illustrated with one intaglio print by Chad Pastotnik, hand set in the
font of Drew and printed on Hahnemuhle Gutenberg and Classic Laid papers. Edition of 40 books, 24 pages.
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.
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
SOLD OUT
"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.
Deluxe Edition
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
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
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. $240.00
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
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
WHITE WHISPERS, (2000),
Drawings and writings by Jean S. Lang. This book is comprised of
15 illustrated poems that span consecutive winters in Michigan's upper
peninsula. The covers for this book were produced at Deep Wood
Press on St-Armand Elephant Gray paper using the font of Lydian and
also highlight a line cut produced form one of Jean's drawings.
Edition of 100 books, 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, 32 pages, signed and
numbered by author. $15.00
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)
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
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
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. $20.00
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
BOOKS OUT OF PRINT:
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
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 Neenah Classic Laid
(deluxe) and Classic Laid Writing (reg.) paper. 25 books bound deluxe
on straps woven into Iowa PC4 paper and 150 books pamphlet bound into
Gray Flax Canal paper. Hand colored wood engraving and linoleum cut, 10
pgs. 5 1/4 x 5 inches. $50.00 and $35.00 Numbered and signed deluxe
only. - no longer available - 2nd edition coming soon
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
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
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
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 
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 
WHITE WHISPERS, (2000),
Drawings and writings by Jean S. Lang. This book is comprised of
15 illustrated poems that span consecutive winters in Michigan's upper
peninsula. The covers for this book were produced at Deep Wood
Press on St-Armand Elephant Gray paper using the font of Lydian and
also highlight a line cut produced form one of Jean's drawings.
Edition of 100 books, 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, 32 pages, signed and
numbered by author. $15.00
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) 
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. $20.00
