Printing

The façade of Soviet Azerbaijan's state printing house is shaped like an open book, inlaid with writing systems from Egyptian hieroglyphs to a Mayan calendar.

This businessman wanted to make a name for himself (and no one else).

Not just another old printing press; it's a place of cultural resistance and a history of the city.

Discover the ruins of medieval paper mills, a scenic gorge, and a museum celebrating centuries of paper production.

Collection of still-functioning printing presses from the 18th to 20th centuries.

Check out the Heidelberg printing presses in the workshop of an artist known for documenting the natural world on greeting cards.

Discover old-fashioned printing through hands-on exhibitions and publishing artifacts.

Explore the history of printing in this unique museum owned by a longtime printer.

A letterpress workshop committed to the art of printing, with unique and creative designs.

All that remains of a 16th-century Jesuit school is this carved, worn gate.

Once the home of a local newspaper, this small museum preserves the history of Beaver Island, from its Indigenous inhabitants to the arrival of a self-proclaimed king.

Home to a dizzying array of letterpress blocks with a rich history.

Invented in the mid-19th century, this machine could send copied images via telegraph lines.

This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.