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Peter Rutledge Koch was born on 15 November, 1943 in Missoula, Montana, U.S., is an American printmaker, publisher, and designer. Discover Peter Rutledge Koch's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

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Occupation Letterpress master printmaker · graphic designer · educator · artist book publisher
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 15 November, 1943
Birthday 15 November
Birthplace Missoula, Montana, U.S.
Nationality Montana

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Who Is Peter Rutledge Koch's Wife?

His wife is Shelley Jean Hoyt (m. 1975–1984), Susan K. Filter

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Peter Rutledge Koch Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter Rutledge Koch worth at the age of 80 years old? Peter Rutledge Koch’s income source is mostly from being a successful designer. He is from Montana. We have estimated Peter Rutledge Koch's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1943

Peter Rutledge Koch, also known simply as Peter Koch (born 1943) is an American letterpress master printmaker, artists' book publisher and small book publisher, typographer, educator, and designer.

Koch is Internationally known for his artist books.

Over the years he has had different business names, including Peter Rutledge Koch, Typographic Design; Peter and the Wolf Editions; Editions Koch; Hormone Derange Editions; Last Chance Gulch; and Peter Koch Printer.

Peter Rutledge Koch was born on November 15, 1943, in Missoula, Montana.

1974

In 1974, he co-founded Black Stone Press in Missoula, Montana; alongside his first wife Shelley Jean Hoyt.

His early work was the publication of the letterpress literary journal, Montana Gothic (1974–1977).

The Black Stone Press archives (from 1974 to 1982) are housed at the University of Delaware Library Archives and Special Collections.

1975

Koch was previously married to printer Shelley Jean Hoyt, from 1975 to 1984.

Together they had one son.

1979

He moved in 1979 with his press to San Francisco and became an apprentice to Adrian Wilson in North Beach.

1984

Black Stone Press was dissolved by 1984, and his press was renamed Peter Rutledge Koch, Typographic Design. In January 1990, following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, he changed his press name to Peter Koch Printers and moved the location to Berkeley, California.

1991

From 1991 to 2011, he taught classes about artist books at University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley).

Koch has extensive knowledge on typography, paper making, printmaking, bookbinding, and the design of books.

2005

In 2005, Koch and his wife, Susan Filter founded the Codex Foundation, dedicated to the preservation and support of artist books.

As of 2005, he is married to Susan K. Filter, who works as a paper conservator.

A select list of publications by Koch.

2007

The Codex Foundation has hosted the biennial CODEX International Book Fair since 2007.

2017

The Cecil H. Green Library at Stanford University hosted the exhibition, Peter Koch Printer: A Forty-year Retrospective (2017).

2019

The Grolier Club presented the exhibition, Peter Koch Printer Retrospective (2019).