Saturn Press on Swans Island, ME

Saturn Press Christmas cards I have sent. These designs are not necessarily all still available.

Saturn Press on Swans Island, ME
Fine Letterpress Greeting Cards & Papers

Note: this is not an official page for Saturn Press!! I have created the page strictly out of my appreciation for the press,
and in no way on their behalf or as their representative.

If you wish to buy Saturn Press cards, either contact Saturn Press (info at bottom of page) for availability near you, or search the Web for online ordering possibilities.

Jane Goodrich started Saturn Press in her garage in 1986, with old hand presses and type. Printer James van Pernis produces Jane's designs on the letterpresses at the current home of Saturn Press on Atlantic Road (near the Swans Island Library).

Saturn Press cards and papers are patterned on illustrations dating mostly from between the 1870's and the 1930's. They are produced individually on hand-set letter presses from the early 1900's. The cards are sold through museums and select shops world-wide.

Visitors are welcome to come see the letterpresses in action from 9 am to 5 pm each weekday, and to browse the small shop which offers the press' products for direct sale. It's an interesting and pleasing experience, especially on a rainy day. You may be lucky enough to get a gracious tour from Jane herself, as I did one afternoon in October 1999 and again in June 2002; or have James talk about and demonstrate for you how the presses work.

For a catalog or other information, you can write to Saturn Press at
Post Office Box 368
Swans Island, ME 04685

or contact them at phone 207-526-4000; fax 207-526-4001
Saturn Press does not have an email address or official web site.

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Most recent update on May 23, 2005