Kim Maher earned an MFA in Book Arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book where she studied letterpress printing, papermaking, and bookbinding. Prior to attending Iowa, she received a BA in Book Arts from St. Ambrose University. She is a book artist, designer, and educator with a particular fondness for pop-up and movable book structures. Her work has been exhibited and collected throughout the U.S. and abroad.
In 2025, Kim relocated to Omaha to become a resident artist at the Hot Shops Arts Center. She established Perch Press, a letterpress printing and bookbinding studio. From the studio she teaches community workshops and keeps the presses fired up. She is the fortunate caretaker of three historic printing presses. Priscilla Steele generously donated the Challenge MP15 flatbed proof press (1964–65). Previous stewards of this press include Tim Fay and the talented printer of poets, Kim Merker. The New Style Chandler & Price 10 x 15 (c. 1914) was gifted in 2018 by Bradley Dicharry. The newest addition is a sweet little 3x5 Kelsey tabletop press.
Perch Press is the imprint of Kim Maher. She interested in collaborating with writers to create limited edition broadsides or chapbooks. Most of the work on this site is available for sale or trade. Please feel free to contact with questions or comments.