Perkolator Press is
the imprint of Amy Pirkle, a book artist and letterpress printer born and raised in the deep South. Although Amy is a tried and true Georgia gal, Perkolator Press was established in and currently operates out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Relationships are the inspiration for books printed at Perkolator Press, and particularly relationships within families. Perkolator Press prints texts mostly by Southern writers who focus their work on these relationships.


As the proprietor of Perkolator Press, Amy is fascinated by the lengths that people will go for love, the struggle to make a failing relationship work, and especially the bonds between family members. All books are designed, letterpress printed, and bound by hand in limited editions.

In addition, Amy creates journals and other blank books in a variety of materials and styles to suit her customers' needs. Whether you're looking for something one-of-a-kind to use as a guest book at a wedding, or you'd like to jot your thoughts down in a handmade journal while on vacation, Amy is happy to work with you to create a keepsake to be treasured.

News:

Amy's work is now being represented by Vamp and Tramp Booksellers, LLC, out of Birmingham, Alabama. Thanks to Bill and Vicky Stewart, her work has been purchased by the following Universities and libraries for their permanent collections since February 2008:

  • Emory University Library Special Collections, Atlanta, GA
  • CalPoly, Kennedy Library, San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Scripps College, Denison Library, Claremont, CA
  • UCLA, Arts Library, Los Angeles, CA
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, Davidson Library
  • University of California, San Diego Special Collections
  • University of California, Irvine Library
  • Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
  • University of Denver, Colorado
  • Denver Public Library, Colorado

Thank you, Bill and Vicky!