Adrie Rose, a poet herself, is the editor of Nine Syllables Press, which was started in 2022 at the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center at Smith College. Named after the first line of “Metaphors” by Sylvia Plath, Rose wanted to honor the Smith College alum and the press is focused primarily on promoting poetry by women. She receives help from Smith students in two classes every year in selecting submissions and designing the book covers. Rose will be showcasing the first three poetry

Crow , from Bestiary, etching, 4 3/8 × 7 3/8 ", 2019 Angel , from The Fool's Journey, etching with aquatint and calligraphy on handmade paper, 10 × 7 " (image); 12 × 9" (sheet), 2005 Brian D. Cohen returns to this year’s book fair with over a hundred different prints, mostly etchings, as well as one artist’s book, a few trade books, and cards. The last time Cohen showcased was in 2019, where he was able to see old connections and create new ones; he's back this November afte

We are pleased to introduce Hallie S. Krause, the book fair arts marketing and communications intern for 2025. Hallie is a senior attending the State University of New York at Purchase on the way to a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Printmaking and a BA in Literature. A graduate of Northampton High School, she is known to many cultural workers in the community through her behind-the-scenes office work as an arts administration intern at the Northampton Center for the Arts.

Fusing the traditional craft of letterpress with the scrappy ways of zine culture, Jacob Romm hand sets & prints at Letter & Spirit Press,