Aidan Anne Frierson at work in the Chicago Pulp studio. Credit: Reema Saleh In a basement studio in Bridgeport, Aidan Anne Frierson and Dave King are turning wet, squelchy pulp into handmade paper. On ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate?

Timber, pulp and paper constitute a vital nexus in today’s sustainable bio‐economy, merging centuries‐old forestry traditions with modern industrial innovations. Timber is not only a renewable ...