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Areté Editions
also known as Arete Editions
Hot-metal letterpress fine editions of illustrated literary/genre works; hub of the UK collector network
London est. 2020 Marcelo Anciano & Phil Abel
Notable titles
- Death and Honey (2020)
- Words of Fire
- Frozen Hell
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- Brave New World
"Passed titles" the press is known for. Editions are limited — most are no longer in print.
About this press
Hot-metal letterpress fine editions of illustrated literary/genre works; hub of the UK collector network. Run by Marcelo Anciano & Phil Abel. Editions: tiered (Lettered/Numbered/Roman/Fine/Artist's/Portfolio); patron pre-order + shop.
- Status
- Active
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Location
- London
- Founded
- 2020
- Type
- Fine press, Letterpress, Private press
- Techniques
- Editions
- tiered (Lettered/Numbered/Roman/Fine/Artist's/Portfolio); patron pre-order + shop
Provenance
Data as of2026-05
ConfidenceHigh confidence
2 sources
Availability changes constantly — always confirm on the press's own site before buying.