Amphora

First issued in 1967, Amphora is published three times per year. Alcuin members receive a complimentary copy of each magazine.

The Society’s journal covers a wide range of topics related to the book arts: collecting, typography, type design, typesetting, calligraphy, paper making, ornamentation, illustration, printing and binding, with a selection of wood engravings and wood cuts for illustration.

FAQs

  • History
    Amphora started as a simple newsletter before becoming a journal in 1968, designed by Wil Hudson and printed by Donald Atkins. It was redesigned by Robert Reid starting with the Winter 2002 issue; Jason Dewinetz subsequently provided additional design work.

  • Submissions
    We welcome articles or ideas from anyone, anywhere in the world of the book arts. Please contact our editor with your suggestion prior to submitting a manuscript.

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  • Purchasing earlier issues
    To order copies, please contact us with the name of the publication you are interested in. We will reply to you shortly.