Archaic Press

12/22/2025

We are holding back on our decision to publish A Word Per Page this February, but we thank everyone immensely for the support thus far. Worry not--the book will still come to be, but we want to do it right and true to our values.

Why the delay?

Archaic Press is a passion project, there is no denying it--it's an experiment, a contrast, an anachronism to the production of the 21st century. Large-scale is not our priority: local is. Local, manmade and passed from hand-to-hand with increasingly few steps through the internet. That's an intimacy we'll miss if we were to print through a company as large as Amazon, and a sacrifice, too, of the quality we are so eager to achieve.

Please continue to watch here for updates. We'll be distributing more, smaller products to help fund the printing, binding and publicity of the book. Thank you again for your encouragement and shares.

Merry Christmas to all!

12/19/2025

With only a few shopping days left, choosing to buy local throughout the holidays helps our small business owners meet their seasonal goals and head into the new year on solid ground.
From unique gifts to festive treats and services, our local businesses have something special for everyone. When you shop local, you’re investing in Smiths Falls.
Thank you for supporting our community!🥰Happy holiday shopping! 🎁❤️
🔗 Explore local businesses here: smithsfalls.ca/visit

12/19/2025

12/09/2025

Have you heard? We have stock set out at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum. Stop by 11 Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls to have a look!

12/07/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 “𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮” 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 “𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮,” 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭.

Archaic Press is delighted to announce our very first publication: this February 1st, just in time for Valentine’s Day, comes Raven Kuhn's "A WORD PER PAGE, & Other Love Poems."

This mini poetry book is a blend of experimental and classic-inspired verse--and design--that's sure to delight nostalgics and poetry lovers of all kinds. You can make it a gift for a loved one or a keepsake for the romantic in yourself.

A Word Per Page will be available on Amazon.ca, consignment and bookstores in Ontario (TBA), and artisan markets local to Lanark County and area. Stay tuned here for updates, a full cover reveal and fun ways to get involved in the celebration!

Follow Raven on Amazon to be notified the moment preorders go live: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Raven-Kuhn/author/B0DNCXD7CB

12/06/2025

We have big news coming this Sunday, December 7. Keep a look out, we say! 📚

11/25/2025

Our 1 1/2” nature pin-back buttons will be available at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum this holiday season for $6.25ea. Don't miss out on these one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers!

11/18/2025

TUESDAY TRADING POST.

Money was made for the exchange of goods and services when one party would not necessarily benefit from the goods or services of the other. But these days, trading seems something overlooked due to the conventional nature of cash.

At Archaic Press, we believe there are more opportunities to think more ethically, take advantage of our resources, and bring us closer as a community through trading.

If our products below interest you, send us an offer with your own hand-made, man-made goods for exchange.

Right now, we’re looking for:

- ZINES (FOR ZINES)

10/10/2025

Fun fact of to-day!

09/07/2025

If you remember all these songs, you must be a true 90s kid:

- Happy Birthday (to You!)
- After the Ball
- Daisy Bell (Bicycle Made for Two)
- There's a Little Star Shining for You
..Oh! we meant 1890s.