Lumino Press, owned by John Balkwill, specializes in letterpress printing and hand bookbinding. As a graphic designer and letterpress printer, John brings a unique blend of creativity and craftsmanship to Lumino Press. Located at 622 Olive St.

They provide graphic design services and consultation for book, portfolio, and specialized marketing projects. Lumino Press takes pride in delivering design work that reflects both quality and integrity, inspired by a deep knowledge and interest in the history of printing and graphic design. For letterpress printing production, Lumino Press collaborates with Boone Graphics in Goleta, California.

They operate three different presses, including a late model Heidelberg windmill press for larger runs, a Vandercook UNI cylinder press for fine limited edition printing, and a classic Chandler & Price jobbing platen press for short runs of wedding invitations, notecards, and envelopes. Lumino Press is also a book arts studio that specializes in producing various types of books, from handbound limited editions to print-on-demand books. They are particularly renowned for creating custom presentation books and boxes for artists, designers, photographers, and architects.

John Balkwill, the driving force behind Lumino Press, holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Notre Dame and an MFA from the Institute for the Book Arts at the University of Alabama. He studied letterpress printing with the esteemed private press printer, Gabriel Rummonds. Throughout his career, John has collaborated with renowned artists, authors, galleries, and collectors, producing limited editions and artist's books that have garnered international acclaim.

At Lumino Press, John is available to bring your creative vision to life with his expertise and dedication