Every Picture Tells a Story | A limited edition of hand made books
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Cascabel Press is excited to announce a new edition of hand-made books.
Every Picture Tells a Story
This is the fourth edition of books by Ray Bidegain under the imprint Cascabel Press. I have become completely immersed in the process of making hand-made books; every step is a challenge and a joy, and the finished edition is the reward. With each new project, I strive to add and refine design and printing elements as I find my groove in the world of the book arts.
I have a long-standing goal of making photographs that invoke a narrative in a viewer’s mind. To create a spark that starts a story of their own making, a story that is part mine and part theirs, making it different and important for every viewer. Over the years, these pictures have come through me as photographs, storytelling sparks for those that see them. This new book will be a collection of 12 of these pictures, printed in photogravure and bound with my stories printed in letterpress.
For those collectors who know me and my work, reserving your copy now affords you a patron’s price. The price will increase as the editions move forward and the details are revealed and sorted into the final version.
This edition is being offered in 2 states:
Numbered Edition
The final numbered edition will be strictly limited to 12 copies.
The edition will be signed by the artist and numbered 1-12.
Overall size around 12"x11" hardbound.
Japanese stab binding.
12 hand-pulled photogravure prints by Ray Bidegain | Cascabel Press.
Text pages will be printed letterpress by Ray Bidegain.
Typography and design by Emogene Bidegain.
Completion Date estimated - December 2025
Collectors edition
The collectors edition will be strictly limited to 6 copies.
Edition will be signed by the artist, and lettered A-G.
This book will be housed in a folding case along with a 13th photogravure suitable for framing.
Overall size around 12"x11” hardbound Japanese stab binding.
12 hand-pulled photogravure prints by Ray Bidegain | Cascabel Press.
Text pages will be printed letterpress by Ray Bidegain.
Typography and design by Emogene Bidegain.
Completion estimated; December 2025
All prints are hand-pulled by Ray Bidegain on a takach etching press. The text pages are printed letter press by Ray Bidegain and all are hand bound into books with a Japanese Stab binding.Image and paper sizes are approximate, Variations within the edition are possible and expected.
The Studio books will be ready for delivery July 2025
Shipping
Fast shipping
I usually ship print orders in 2-5 days, if you need a definite delivery time I can make sure it happens for you.
Order tracking
You will receive order shipment and tracking information via email after your order is placed letting you know about shipment and tracking numbers.
You can get in contact with Ray using the link below.
About Ray Bidegain
One Photographers Journey
For the last 22 years I have been lucky enough to spend my time working as a fine art photographer, and specifically working as a photographer who photographed using large format negatives and made platinum prints from the camera negatives.
The platinum period
Many of you have collected these platinum prints over the years and some of you have learned platinum printing from me along the way. I love the process and I have loved every minute of this period in my work. Platinum printing is an amazing and beautiful way to make photographs.
The Gravures
For the last five years I have started working on making photogravure prints, polymer plate photogravure prints, to be specific. I worked on it, decided I wanted to make a change and make a commitment to working as a printmaker making photogravure prints. You all know me as a person who likes handmade photography. Handmade objects are at the heart of my photographic journey and printmaking is all of that, and more.
The Cascabel Press Studio
My darkroom and printmaking studio
for the last 32 years I have worked in the cozy basement of my 110 year old home in Portland Oregon. Your fine prints are made here and are a product of my love of photography and art.
My backyard daylight studio
Where I make pictures
for the last several years I have been making my work in a small daylight studio in my backyard.
