Thornwillow Press

Specializing in letterpress printing, engraving, and custom bookbinding, Thornwillow consolidates centuries of craft and technique in a complex of historic buildings in Newburgh, New York.

Our crowdfunding videos were backed by 2,000+ patrons who pledged over $900,000.

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

380 backers pledged $115,118 out of a $10,000 goal to help bring this project to life. A publishing of the first ever fine press edition of Octavia E. Butler’s visionary masterpiece, Parable of the Sower.

Edgar Allan Poe Tales, Mysteries, and Contrivances

524 backers pledged $150,915 out of a $10,000 goal to help bring this project to life. A landmark edition of EDGAR ALLAN POE'S TALES, MYSTERIES & CONTRIVANCES to celebrate Poe’s counterculture roots and literary genius

James Joyce's ULYSSES: The Centennial Edition

281 backers pledged $241,603 out of a $10,000 goal to help bring this project to life. A Centennial Edition of James Joyce's iconic novel, Ulysses to mark the 100th anniversary of this literary masterpiece.

Agatha Christie’s DEATH ON THE NILE

336 backers pledged $90,494 out of a $5,000 goal to help bring this project to life. The ultimate edition of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, DEATH ON THE NILE — the first ever fine press edition.

Toni Morrison's SONG OF SOLOMON

407 backers pledged $162,210 out of $15,000 goal. The first ever fine press edition of Toni Morrison’s legendary novel Song of Solomon. Letterpress printed and hand-bound, the Thornwillow edition celebrates the iconic novelist’s enduring legacy.

The Book of GENESIS

267 backers pledged $70,732 out of a $5,000 goal to help bring this project to life. A fine press edition of GENESIS — a letterpress-printed and hand-bound limited edition.