Dear Valued Hand Papermaking Subscriber,

As we approach the 40th anniversary of Hand Papermaking, we are excited to share a new chapter for the magazine, which is one that broadens access while staying grounded in the material experience of papermaking.

Beginning in Summer 2026, we will introduce a digital edition of Hand Papermaking as part of our print subscription. This new offering is designed to complement, not replace, the print magazine. While the digital edition will increase accessibility and allow for greater reach and engagement, we firmly believe that the print version remains the fullest expression of the magazine, especially through its distinctive handmade paper samples, which cannot be replicated on a screen.

This addition reflects several of our core values as an organization which includes adapting to how research and reading take place today, improving accessibility and interactivity to make our content more widely usable, and broadening the reach of papermaking knowledge to support scholarship and shared learning.

Starting June 2026, your subscription will include, as always, two print issues and four quarterly digital newsletters, plus access to the digital edition of the magazine.

Now for the practical reality of our news: to reflect the continuing increases in shipping and printing costs, we will be adjusting our rates for the first time in four years. For our international subscribers, we have been absorbing skyrocketing shipping charges and costs of re-deliveries due to struggling postal infrastructure everywhere; to ensure continued access, we will begin offering a "digital-only" option to our international, individual subscribers.

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Our new rates (in US$) as of June 1, 2026 will be:

Print + Digital (US) - 1 year: $78; 2 years: $140

Print + Digital (International) - 1 year: $125; 2 years: $225

Print + Digital (Institutional) - US: $105/year; International: $142/year

Digital-Only (International, Individual Subscribers) - $65/year

Single Issue Print - US: $50; International: $75

Hand Papermaking Newsletter (standalone, quarterly) - Digital: $15/year; Print: $35/year

All pricing includes shipping and handling

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We see these changes as an exciting step forward, and one that allows us to share the richness of hand papermaking with a broader audience while continuing to produce the thoughtful, tactile publication you know and value.

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Gretchen Schermerhorn, Board Chair

‍Jenna Bonistalli, Chair, Digital Magazine Committee

For any questions regarding these upcoming changes, please reach out to us at info@handpapermaking.org