The Story Behind Fineprint Nottingham: An Interview with Founder Andy Rajchel

By Lucy Holt

Fineprint Nottingham

Fineprint Nottingham started with a vision rooted in heritage, storytelling, and the art of print. In this exclusive interview, founder Andy Rajchel takes us back to where it all began. From his Polish roots to the challenges of independent printing, Andy reflects on the passion that built Fineprint into what it is today. Watch the full interview and read on for a glimpse into the heart of Fineprint Nottingham.

The Story of Fineprint

Fineprint began in July of 1986, when two friends, Phil Nicol and Andrew Rajchel had an idea to go into the printing business. With Andy's experience working with and fixing printing machinery and Phil's experience in Graphic Design and Letraset, they made the dream team.

Never settling when it comes to the latest machinery

From the Original Hydelberg Cylinder to the GTO (Grosser Tiegal Offset) and the Speed Master 52 printing press, we know when it's time to make an investment.

Fineprint: Always a Family Business

Andy's son, Peter Rajchel, has worked for Fineprint since the age of 16, when he went on to study a print apprenticeship. Peter took over the family business from his father in 2010.

The first book off the press: "Journey Without a Ticket"

The first book off the press, printed in 1988, was Journey Without a Ticket, a memoir of survival and displacement. It holds a special place in Andy’s heart—not only as the first book published but also because of his Polish roots, making its story particularly meaningful. It follows a Polish war survivor’s forced deportation to Soviet labor camps and the long journey to freedom.

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