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.

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.

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!

As a solopreneur, there are lots of things I need experts to help me with. Occasionally clients…read morehave last minute print requests and I found myself in that situation a couple of months ago. After emailing and leaving messages for five local print businesses, only two responded -- one of them was Seattle Printworks. Seattle Printworks was the only one who truly wanted to help...at a reasonable price point...and within the deadline I requested. After providing them w the specs for my order, everything was produced exactly as I wanted. They even offered to ship materials for me if that would help -- something the other vendor didn't offer. When another project popped up, Seattle Printworks was my first call...and...once again, they did a great job. I've spoken to Michaela, Sonny, and other teammates. All have been friendly, helpful, and professional as they guided me through details like types of paper stock and finishes. I'm so grateful to have found a local business committed to customer service and producing quality products. Seattle Printworks was a lucky find that won me over w their service, value, and quality of work -- they will always be my first call!

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, ...

Elliott Bay is by far one of the best bookstores you can visit in Seattle for literary lovers or…read morethose just looking to chill and stay dry. Street parking will be your best here and there is a good amount of it around the area. Inside, they have a very spacious setup with books organized nicely by genre. Prices here are very reasonable and their selection is pretty diverse. You could definitely spend a good couple hours here just perusing everything. If you are ever looking for a book in the Seattle area, this spot should be first on your list!

We were so lucky to even find parking near Elliot Bay Book it made our trip that much more…read moreseamless. Visiting Seattle it was my mission to check out local bookstores and as soon you enter Elliot Bay Book you are greeted with shelves and shelves of books. It can overwhelming but it was really nicely organized, I was looking for a specific book I just finished on my e-reader and wanted to get a trophy, I searched and couldn't find it so came up to a book buyer and they mentioned that didn't have any in stock. Everyone was super friendly and they even had a cute little cafe in the book store but I opted not to get anything, which was a shock for me. Definitely want to come back it's just so beautiful in there.

Great service. The employees were great to work with and made recommendations on what to do. Will…read moredefinitely use them again. Quick and professional service.

Jonathan and Dean work so well as a team and can service your printing needs with professional…read moreresults. They recently showed me their new Canon Imagepress V800 printer that offers outstanding color quality results. They keep up with the latest printing technology which proves to be invaluable during these challenging times so we don't need to think about it. I truly recommend their consultative advice, being able to deliver on time, and being the printing experts in this area. It was great meeting you this week.

Had my wedding invitations printed here, they turned out amazing. Service was great and they…read moreshipped fast once everything was in order.

I note with pride, and am please to commend Blue Sky Printing for their performance of duty while…read morecreating these amazing drill job aids! The price was more than reasonable, and the quality was outstanding. The owners are very professional and detail oriented, as they went above and beyond what I expected by identifying errors in the print job and correcting them before it was too late. Two words: detail oriented. The printing device is authorized.