The Book Maker | Chad Pastotnik | A Craftsman's Legacy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Originally aired on November 22, 2014, this episode of A Craftsman’s Legacy takes you inside the world of master bookbinder Chad Pastotnik, a true artist devoted to the time-honored craft of handmade bookmaking. Deep in the woods of Michigan, Chad’s Deep Wood Press is a sanctuary for craftsmanship, where fine press printing, hand-stitched bindings, and letterpress artistry keep the tradition of bookmaking alive.
With over two decades of experience, Chad specializes in creating exquisite, limited-edition books using traditional techniques that date back centuries. From selecting high-quality paper and designing elegant typography to embossing leather-bound covers, every step of his process is infused with passion and precision. In an era dominated by digital media, Chad’s work is a testament to the enduring beauty of handcrafted books.
Join host Eric Gorges as he learns the intricate techniques behind fine bookbinding and printing. Discover why handmade books still hold a special place in our culture, the challenges of keeping this craft alive, and the deep connection between an artisan and their work. If you love the feel of a well-bound book or appreciate the lost arts of printing and binding, this episode is a must-watch!
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Your videos are awesome, I always learn something new with every video. Keep them coming.
Thanks, will do!
This was great! I went to art school and had a chance to watch bookmaking during a field trip. Loved all of it, the pace, the fiddley nature of it, everything. You added so much more to what I remembered, and made me appreciate the art all over again. Thank you!
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you
As a retired printer who started out in letterpress printing, I found this episode fascinating. Thanks for another great show.
Thank you! Letterpress is a beautiful craft.
Thank you. I took a bookbinding g class in New York in the 90’s. I still use these skills to this day. I just made a new sketchbook with simple supplies.
I'm glad to see you are back at it again. There are so many things like this that is almost a lost art. Keep it coming!
I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!
What always fascinates me is that someone sat down and conceived these machines. Then another took that and built it. Probably two very different people with different skill sets. Just shows you what we can accomplish
It's incredible what we can accomplish!
One of my favorites for sure! I had no idea that this was still done.
It's a lost art!
Very cool to see the old line-o-type in action
Its an amazing machine.
Amazing how things were done back then.
Its amazing how much was accomplished. I love all the machinery.
Yeah, I definitely want that shop in the woods, but I also want to live there too.
Me too!
I knew an Amish printer and bookbinder. He restored some incredible old books, including a Gutenberg Bible
That must have been really cool to see.
i love books
You can live a thousand lives reading books. GRRM
A lost art.
Truly
oh. that must be why everything i do turns to shit