Category Archives: Uncategorized

You’ve met the staff and seen the books, but have you ever wondered what it’s like to work on BatCat Press? In this three-part blog post, see what past, present, and future staff members have to say about their experiences on the press. Reunite with staff from the past nine years, say goodbye to ourContinue reading “The Seniors’ Farewell”

Have you ever been curious about who makes the hand-bound books BatCat Press produces?  This year, we’ll be introducing you to our four new staff members that work year-round on creating our beautiful journals and publications! We hope you enjoy! NAME: Julia Aloi AGE: 15 FAVORITE BOOK: StarGirl by Jerry Spinelli FAVORITE AUTHOR: J.R.R. Tolkien FAVORITEContinue reading “Meet the Staff – Julia”

We are very excited to announce this year’s publications, Canyons by Jessica Poli and Ghost Woodpecker by Dustin Nightingale, are ready for their big debut! Our staff has been hard at work producing these complex books for well over a semester, using materials and techniques we have never worked with previously. Click the links above to find out moreContinue reading “New for 2018”

Have you ever been curious about who makes the handbound books BatCat Press produces?  This year, we’ll be introducing you to our four new staff members that work year-round on creating our beautiful journals and publications! We hope you enjoy! NAME: Dorien  AGE: 17 FAVORITE BOOK: The Prose Edda and The Poetic Edda; norse mythologyContinue reading “Meet the Staff – Dorien”

Bailey is a junior at LPPACS who joined BatCat this year! NAME: Bailey AGE: 16 FAVORITE BOOK: Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick FAVORITE GENRE TO READ: Horror FAVORITE GENRE TO WRITE: Horror! OTHER INTERESTS: Lasagna, Porcupines, Hugs, Kevin Gates, Papa’s Sushiria This is Bailey’s first year on BatCat, and she’s been finding things sheContinue reading “Meet the Staff – Bailey”

Have you ever been curious about who makes the handbound books BatCat Press produces?  This year, we’ll be introducing you to our four new staff members that work year-round on creating our beautiful journals and publications! We hope you enjoy! Joanie is a junior at LPPACS who joined BatCat Press this semester. NAME: Joanie  AGE:Continue reading “Meet the Staff – Joanie”

Have you ever been curious about who makes the handbound books BatCat Press produces?  This year, we’ll be introducing you to our four new staff members that work year-round on creating our beautiful journals and publications! We hope you enjoy! Rachel is a senior at LPPACS who joined BatCat Press this year! NAME: Rachel AGE:Continue reading “Meet the Staff- Rachel”

Have you ever wondered how a book is made? How pages fit perfectly into a spine or ornate string patterns, how a hardback book will open with ease despite being made of book board? How handset type works? How the art of bookbinding has stayed alive, and how Batcat Press celebrates the unique combination ofContinue reading “Perfectly Bound Books”