Awesome people, awesome job and awesome service. They are gracious, easy to reach and communicative.read more

Fabulous service! The printer couldn't be more helpful, the entire process of uploading my picture,…read moreexplaining the process, so unbelievably easy! My order was ready the next day, I highly recommend Seattle Printworks for your printing needs!

Only does complete recovering of books with $300 minimum. We just wanted our book repaired. It only…read morehad a small tear.

From the owner: Restoration of antique and rare books , Books restored, Paper and document restoration, Object and…read moreartifact restoration,Custom hand bookbinding Family Bibles, ...

This past two weekends, a friend and I took Ars Obscura's Basic Bookbinding Class. M.H.R taught the…read moreclass and I must say, this was the most amazing experience I've ever had in a teaching environment. From the very start, we were welcomed into the bindery by M.H.R and Joel. We knew we would be spending the day here, so we brought our own snacks and drinks. The bindery studio is small, organized and compact. It has a wonderful vibe - you know good work is being done here. We were immediately at ease. M.H.R was ready for us - all of our materials were on the table. Joel left for the afternoon to run errands, leaving us to our devices and that's when the learning began. Before getting started, we were walked through a review of different types of bindings. M.H.R wanted to ensure that our expectations were level and we both understood what we would be creating in this experience - a great way to start. M.H.R is incredibly wise and detailed in their craft. No question is unanswered, no curiosity left unexplained. As an amateur bookbinder, I thought I had the "basics" down, but I was wrong! I quickly understood that I had room to improve on even the smallest techniques. Within the first hour, I knew that this class was worth every hour and penny spent. Over the next two weekends (2 days, 14 hours), we created the most beautiful case bound books. The first day is all about the text block - folding, sewing, gluing, etc. The second day was the case - cutting boards, measuring spine, adhering the bookcloth and then applying gold tooling using the Quickprint machine. M.H.R's instruction is hands-on. We're first shown the technique and then asked to perform it on our own books. Throughout, M.H.R was with us checking on the progress, answering questions and challenging us to try again in order to improve on our technique. When the whole project came to an end, I was sad to learn that my book would need to stay in the press overnight. Fear not - M.H.R packaged the book wonderfully and mailed it to me the very next day (I live a fair distance from Seattle) along with a note via email thanking us for spending time in their bindery. This was a fascinating opportunity that I would do a thousand times over. I hope M.H.R decides to teach more advanced bindings at some point - I'll be the first return customer! Some notes: Joel was there later in the afternoons, but was quietly working on projects while listening to some pretty smooth tunes on the radio. He was very kind and I got a 60s/70s vibe from him. The studio has various animal skins (goat, calf, python, to name a few) hanging here and there. We found it added to the character and didn't bother us at all, but I'm sure some folks might take offense so I figured I'd tell you. There are plenty of places nearby to have a snack break or eat dinner. The bindery is focused on binding, not eating, so don't expect to find a vending machine ;) The phone would ring after 5pm while we were there and it would go to voicemail as this was after hours. They were very polite the one time I heard them answer the phone. I encourage you to check this place out, it's a unique, rare gem with a timeless feel in an age where everything is manufactured.

A professional and premiere service! I've book looking for…read morea quality bindery in Seattle for some time now who actually does above average work and Ars Obscura seems to be exactly what I've been looking for! All of my interactions with Mia have been incredibly positive as she is a very friendly and professional women to deal with. Its not so easy trusting someone with your beloved books but this wasn't an issue for me after feeling well assured that my antiques were in the hands of someome who was genuinely interested and devoted to the work that they do. The quality of the work itself has exceeded my expectations which is why I felt compelled to write this review along with the fact of how wonderful my overall experiences have been in general. I highly recommend this service for those looking for a craftsmen who is an expert at what they do and who wouldn't settle for anything less.

It may be hyperbole but Elliot Bay Book maybe the best bookstore in the United States. That's…read moresaying a lot but after spending a complete afternoon here, I am comfortable in my decree. EBB is have to visit if you are Seattle. Skip the bubblegum wall and the original Starbucks. If you truly want to see Seattle, visit Elliott Bay Book and you will thank me later. I wish I had more time to visit every section and shelf. I wandered aimelessly at first then found myself in Queer True Crime. I ended up having a fantastic conversation with a lovely human at the information desk. I don't remember their name but they even spoke with my daughter on my iPhone as I was looking for a particular book for my wife. I was also on the hunt for Etna, a novel but it was sold out. I ended up purchasing per a staff recommendation, 'Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris' by Georges Perec Reading the first couple of pages instantly transported back to Paris, a place I know extemely well, and I saw every bus, man, woman, child, server worker, and heard every klaxon and shouted obscenity. Do yourself a favor and search out Elliot Bay Book when you visit Seattle, you'll be supporting a local business and feeding your mind and soul.

Elliott Bay Book Company in Capitol Hill is a great spot to check out if you love a solid,…read moreold-school bookshop atmosphere with a trendy modern feel. The place is massive, with high wooden shelves, endless aisles, and a selection that spans just about every genre you can think of. If you remember the golden age of independent brick-and-mortar bookstores, walking in here hits a really nice nostalgic chord while still feeling vibrant and full of energy. The handwritten staff recommendation notes posted along the shelves are a fun touch, and having a cozy cafe tucked inside makes it easy to grab a drink and get lost in browsing for an hour or two. It is definitely a cool, memorable stop in the neighborhood whether you are hunting for a specific read or just soaking in the literary vibes.

I contacted several printers before trying out Olympus Press. I was very new to the printing…read moreindustry and needed help bringing my idea to life. Olympus Press did that. Matt from Olympus Press was very patient and helpful in the whole process. If there was a project I couldn't do, he pointed out another firm that could help. For the project they did for me, they did a superb job. The prints looked outstanding and commercial grade. I will surely work with this company again. Definitely try them out. They also deliver!

Ever since I started having my print work done in Seattle I've used Olympus Press, and Ive never…read morehad a reason to go anywhere else. Bill has always done a great job with having my work done on time and done with the best quality. I love the fact that they are so green conscious. It shows a company that is willing to try new things to benefit the environment, while still producing top knotch work, Thumbs up guys and keep up the great work.

I called to ask for a very small order (50 copies or so) and the man Keegan seem annoyed from the…read morebeginning. He asked me some questions I didn't know the answer to regarding the kind of paper. He then said he would have to add a rush fee if I would like it done within the next two days. He sent me a estimate for around $75 and said my file needed alterations. I told him I'm sorry i wasted his time I just can't pay that, he rudely hung up quickly after that without saying anything. So I called Office Depot and they didn't have any problem with my file and was able to print it out in 15 mins AND only charge me $28. I am all for supporting local businesses but this was clear they were trying to up charge me and got mad when I kindly declined. Horrible.

Kevin and his team were amazing! My company used Abracadabra…read morefor a large printing job (to us) of safety manuals. We made things difficult to say the least. There were many unexpected changes and delays. Kevin was patient, informative, professional,efficient, and friendly. Emphasis on patient! Thanks guys! Could not have done it without you!

My partner and I reached out to Ken H. for a last minute, day of request to print 50 large, lost…read moredog posters after losing our pup. Not only did he work fast to get these printed, but he thoughtfully and generously upgraded our order and printed even more beautiful signs than we had initially asked for. The signs caught lots of folks attention and is ultimately what helped reunite us with our sweet pup, and for that we are so incredibly grateful! We will definitely be using Color Printing Systems for future print projects and are happy to have a local business in the neighborhood who truly cares about their community. Thank you again, Ken!!!

I use this company for all my printing needs. Mostly they do our company business cards since we're…read moresmall but they have the ability to do huge jobs and so much more. They do our 3 part invoices and customers mailers as well. They have a person on staff who helps me with the graphics design since i have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to that. The best part of this all is that they have a personal delivery person. Usually i place my order and the next day an awesome delivery person brings my products. I've found that most printers take weeks to produce and then I have to go pick up or wait for shipping. These guys get er done and deliver! No complaints and I refer them to everyone in my small business group! Good job!