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Featured Work
The Mockingbird's Song is a limited edition book of poetry written and designed by Meredith Purvis and published by the Up Down Press and Bindery. 
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Announcements...
On May 7, 2010, I will present and sell my MFA thesis project, a book of poetry I have written, designed, and handmade, at a public reading.
On May 16, 2010, I will graduate from the University of Baltimore with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts. After three years of honing my writing skills and learning book arts and design, they’re ready to set me free. 
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Our Other Books
UpDown Press and Bindery specializes in handmade books, using a variety of fine materials including fine art papers and upcycled book covers. Quality is our No. 1 priority, though we also have a sense of whimsy and aim to produce beautiful books. 
The UpDown Press and Bindery
Welcome to the UpDown Press and Bindery, a small bookmaking shop based in Baltimore, MD. We specialize in handmade items, including journals, photo albums and sketch books. We also perform some restoration, and are happy to accept custom orders. For more information, see our items above, or contact us at updownbindery@gmail.com.
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Presenting: The Mockingbird’s Song
May 7th, 2010 | 1 Comment
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About
UpDown Press and Bindery was established in 2009 by Meredith Purvis, with the aim of selling high-quality, handmade books and self-publishing her works of poetry. Meredith is about to graduate with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore. Meredith’s thesis for the program is a book of poems titled The Mockingbird’s Song; the production of this handmade work has been limited to 30 copies.
UpDown is located in Baltimore’s historic neighborhood of Hampden.
