THE CAXTON CLUB was a colourful group of students, writing enthusiasts and amateur printers which operated a small printing press in the basement of the University Clock Tower, Worcester Street, in the early 1930s. In 1935, renowned New Zealand literary figure Denis Glover, together with a partner, borrowed £100 for a new press and formed The Caxton Press.

They set up in an old wooden shop at 129 Victoria St where they stayed for fifteen years. It was here that they produced "Book: A Miscellany from The Caxton Press." This was the forerunner of the literary journal, “Landfall”, which was subsequently published every quarter by The Caxton Press for 46 years.

Following a move to its present site at 113 Victoria Street, the business was developed by one of Glover’s original partners, Leo Bensemann, and Dennis Donovan. They sold in 1978 and Bruce Bascand took over the reins, with Peter Watson joining Bruce in 1983.

The computer age transformed the printing industry. Today, The Caxton Press incorporates all the latest printing and graphics technologies, yet continues its long tradition of fine quality and craftsmanship.

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