The Aries Press

The Aries Press of Eden, New Yorkby Richard KeglerThe digital version of Frederic Goudy’s Aries typeface, was released by P22 Type Foundry in 2003—and the result of Richard Kegler’s ongoing research into the history of this type and the Aries Press are collected into this book. Co-published by RIT Press, The Aries Press of Eden New York tells the story of a curious chapter in a long history of printing and independent publishing. There are many connections to renowned figures in the art, printing, and typographic worlds of the 1920s. The book is a complete bibliography and brief history of Aries Press.Spencer Kellogg Jr., a businessman and book designer, founded the Aries Press in Eden, N.Y., during the 1920s with a vision to produce high-quality book designs. Kellogg hired talented workers with a passion for printing, including a craftsman connected to the nearby Roycroft campus. He also commissioned type designer Frederic Goudy to create a typeface for Aries Press. While the press wa