When we at Hewits embarked on the development of our new range of Victorian Bible Papers, we assumed that the application of an opaque and rectangular section of ink to some plain paper would be a task that was relatively simple to achieve. However, it did not take us long to discover that this assumption was far from the truth. The specification and quality we were insisting upon was so demanding, it soon became apparent that it would take a very special and exceptional printer who would be able to accept our commission. We were therefore extremely lucky to come across The Curwen Studio who agreed to publish our new papers.

The Curwen Studio is a unique organisation in fine art printing for artists and enjoys an outstanding international reputation.

The original policy of the Curwen Studio still exists today, offering a special creative service for artists and publishers. The keys to their success are the working relationship with the artist, their open approach to each project, the knowledge of their technical staff and the high quality of their presses, papers and inks.

They also aim to be forward thinking and innovating, building on and at the same time respecting the studio's rich and distinguished history.

They offer two main printing techniques, lithography and screen and have technicians in both to make the personal link between the artist and their work of art. Working in this way the artist has overall creative control at all stages from the colour separations, to a complete proof and the finished print.

Each print is an individual hand made impression and of a limited edition, each signed and numbered by the artist.

Both mediums of printing offer an enormous range of texture and tone and with new technologies and materials, virtually no complex or textural effect is unattainable.

Curwen Studios can be contacted at: Tel: +44 (0) 1223 893544 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 893638