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Catch-22

INSANITY IS CONTAGIOUS

Printed letterpress from cover to cover, including 22 illustrations, these editions offer a unique take on the absurd world of Catch-22 and its myriad of characters.

Essential Edition

Numbered Edition

Lettered Edition

ESSENTIAL EDITION

Bound in premium vivid blue book cloth, this edition features extensive white and red foil stamping on both the covers and spine. Letterpress printed on Savile Row paper, containing 20% cotton and 20% fibre, it ensures a delightful reading experience. As you journey through the story, you’ll encounter 22 illustrations, each letterpress printed in two tones. A bomb-tomato bookmark marks your place with flair. This edition is limited to only 400 copies.
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A VIVID RED SLIPCASE

The sturdy slipcase, crafted from the vivid red paper, features detailed foiled stamping on both the front and the spine. It is designed to give you the choice of displaying the book facing outwards or the spine of the case outward. The former option showcases the book, while the latter protects it from dust exposure and still identifies which book it contains. If you peek inside, you’ll discover a hidden message.

MISSION EDITION

Bradel-bound in a combination of laser-engraved plywood and the finest goatskin leather. The tally marks on the front cover are a tribute to the numerous flying missions Yossarian had to endure, while the spine is tastefully hot-stamped with the title of the book. Inside, you’ll be greeted with handmade camouflage marbled paper, while the text is printed letterpress on 100% cotton mould-made Hahnemühle Printmaking paper (custom made to our specifications). As you journey through the story, you’ll encounter 22 illustrations, each letterpress printed in two tones. A bomb-tomato bookmark marks your place with flair. It is limited to only 200 numbered copies.
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CASE IN POINT

The tray-case is bound in premium olive green book cloth, perfectly complementing the book with its detailed foil stamping. It offers complete protection for your precious book, with the interior lined with a plush material. Needless to say, once you open it, you’ll be greeted not only by a wonderful sight but also by a hidden Easter egg message.

BOMBER EDITION

This is the ultimate edition of this satirical novel. Bradel-bound in the finest brown goatskin leather, it features a bombardier patch on both the front cover and the spine. The patch on the front cover is attached by velcro and can be removed, revealing a pin with designation below. Inside, you’ll be greeted with handmade marbled paper made to resemble the clouds in the sky, while the text is printed letterpress on 100% cotton mould-made Hahnemühle Printmaking paper (custom made to our specifications). As you journey through the story, you’ll encounter 22 illustrations, each letterpress printed in two tones. A bomb-tomato bookmark marks your place with flair. It is limited to just 26 lettered copies
A FEW COPIES LEFT

BOMB(ER)S AWAY!

True to its name, the case for this edition stays faithful to its inspiration—the Mitchell B-25 bomber airplane. Bound in the finest goatskin leather, matching that of the book, it features a brushed steel canopy plate and museum glass on the front, a metal bomb with the novel’s name on the spine, and another brushed steel plate on the back, making it as robust as its namesake. Inside, it is lined with real sheep shearling, reminiscent of the bomber jackets of the era. Brimming with intricate details, the case also holds a hidden art portfolio. For the most inquisitive, there are a few surprises within!

Three Unique Designs

No matter which edition you choose, each offers something unique—a window into the absurd world of Joseph Heller. With its own distinct perspective, each edition embodies the very best of the fine press world.

Essential Edition

Mission Edition

Bomber Edition

LEAVE NO PAGE UNTURNED

Whether it’s Hahnemühle’s Printmaking 100% cotton mould-made paper in the lettered and numbered editions or Fedrigoni’s Savile Row paper in the essential edition, each will leave you almost equally impressed. The sensation to touch is absurdly good.

INSANE ATTENTION TO DETAIL

All three editions are printed letterpress on our Heidelberg Cylinder. No other printing technique can match the charm of letterpress, especially when it comes to text. We always aim to strike the perfect balance between a gentle ‘kiss’ and a pronounced ‘bite,’ ensuring the impression is tactile yet never overpowering on the paper.

(CATCH-)22 ILLUSTRATIONS

Delve into 22 mind-bending illustrations, each depicting a scene from the book where logic begins to go out the window. Twenty-one of the illustrations also feature an optical illusion as a nod to the novel’s absurdity, its characters, and its outrageous situations.

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Essential Edition

Customer Reviews

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Harsha Bellur
Great value for money

The book has been brought out very well and does full justice in terms of illustrations and in printing

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Travis Strong
Beautiful edition

Lovely book! Catch-22 is one of my favorite all-time books, and I'm so happy to have a fine press version of it now. I love Amaranthine's essential editions. They're both simple and elegant.

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Mr Mears
Ambitious

It is a nice, sturdy book and conceptually interesting with great illustrations. I love the font used on the cover and slipcase, but in chapter headings the same font is less successful. There area a couple of blocks of pages with a slight wave or kink in the paper. It is an ambitious production and I look forward to reading the book.

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Bradley Beetar
First purchase: Delighted

I have been collecting books for 20 years, and have developed an affinity for small press books. This was my first purchase from Amaranthine and I was super chuffed! Two tone letterpress and lovely binding. From the online videos and social media presence one sees how much the team loves what they do … and it shows! Thanks folks! With a shoutout from Johannesburg 🤗

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Karlo Openiano

Catch-22 – Essential Edition

Mission Edition

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Gordon Spitz
Fabulous edition

I was really pleased when the edition arrived. Great attention to detail.

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Jonathan Wade
Catch 22 - Another knock out production

Well I came home the other day to see this parcel on the my doorstep. Sure I was excited, you get used to the long wait for fine press books but still, it doesn't stop you checking your emails every hour. Of every day.
So, we carefully removed said item from the packaging and spent a few hours meticulously gazing and stroking it. Finally, it's in our hands!
And what a beauty is is. One thing I can 100% guarantee - that is the Amaranteam never fail to deliver. This isn't my first experience, and previous books have all knocked it out the park - well this one is no different. If you are deliberating on whether the cost is worth it, whether you get value for money or if you'll be putting a thing of beauty on your shelf then don't hesitate any longer.
It IS worth it.
It IS a thing of beauty.
It DOES look amazing on your shelf.
Amazing work all round.......yet again......those long days and nights were worth it Amaranteam. Congratulations.

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DAVID DONALDSON
Catch 22

Excellent presentation

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Sarah Palmer
Mission accomplished!

You need to have this hefty tome in your hands to fully appreciate just how gorgeous it is! Marko and his team have again worked wonders with the design, and the letterpress illustrations are outstanding.

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George Diaconu
Excellent edition!

Excellent edition! Outstanding attention to detail, love also the letterpress printed illustrations.

Bomber Edition

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