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About Chester River Press
Founded in 2006 by Chestertown Old Book Co.in Chestertown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Chester River Press publishes fine press limited edition books in letterpress and offset. The Press also specializes in custom designed and letterpress printed wedding invitations, announcements, broadsides and event keepsakes. Our limited edition letterpress books are collaborations between Chester River Press and Deep Wood Press in Mancelona, Michigan. Having just finished a large, two-volume set of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, the Press looks forward to its 2010 releases.



Homer's Iliad & Odyssey-ORDER YOUR SET NOW!
Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's epic, published as a companion, slipcased set. The Iliad and Odyssey will be presented in Greek and English, with 50 tipped-in color plates by Avery Lawrence. Steven Shankman, Distinguished Professor of English and Classics at the University of Oregon, has written an original 2-part Introduction for the books. Details and Ordering from Oak Knoll Books.




by Joseph Conrad
A fine, letterpress limited edition with original art by maritime artist, Marc Castelli. Standard and Deluxe editions are available. Printed and deisgned by Chad Pastotnik and Jim Dissette for Chester River Press at Deep Wood Press. Beautifully quarter and full-bound in blue goatskin and real Cockerell paper. Details and Ordering.









Historic Houses of Kent County
by Michael Bourne
The Second Printing with the Historical Society of Kent County. Covering more than 200 years (1642-1860) of architecture and cultural tradition in Kent County, Maryland. Contains information on over 300 houses and sites, 1,000 photographs, maps, floor plans, paintings, and other illustrations. $75.00.

Fierce Blessings
by James Dissette
A collection of poems by Maryland poet and Chester River Press book designer and printer,James Dissette— printed letterpress by the author— on Bugra paper and bound with cloth and paper over boards at Campbell-Logan Bindery. Printed on the Literary House Press at Washington college, Chestertown, Maryland. Ten signed books left. SOLD OUT

Missions & Misadventures
by Ras Klomen
This memoir reflects the fascinating trajectory of Erasmus Kloman’s life, both personal and professional. From his early days as a Princeton graduate to his wartime experiences with the OSS and on to the Department of State, international business, NASA, the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the National Academy of Public Administration into a dual career as an author and painter, his life has been an exciting zig-zag of experiences. A worldwide traveler, Erasmus Kloman lives with his wife Sue in Chestertown, Maryland. Paperback. 105 pgs. $30.00