The Fort Repose Archive: Archival Clamshell Box for Alas, Babylon
When the signal goes silent and the sky burns low, what we save matters more than ever.
First published in 1959 and reimagined in a stunning signed and numbered edition by Centipede Press, Alas, Babylon is a book born of the atomic shadow—an elegy and a blueprint, a warning wrapped in warmth. This enclosure, The Fort Repose Archive, is a handcrafted clamshell box made to protect that vision. Where the world falters, the record must endure.
Built from archival-quality binder’s board, the case is wrapped in medium rust-colored linen, evoking the sunburnt hush of a ruined Florida afternoon. Inside, the tray walls and spine insert are clad in black linen, stark as a power outage. Buffered archival black cardstock lines the trays, forming a silent, acid-free cradle—ready for a book that dared to ask how we begin again.
Both the spine and front cover feature recessed, custom-designed labels, printed on premium vellum photo paper and finished with an archival acrylic coating for clarity and permanence. Their design draws from the Centipede Press edition’s visual language, offering a quiet tribute to the beauty and terror that shape the novel’s heart.
This is not just a case. It is a shelter for memory—a vault for aftermath. Something built to hold the last voice still speaking.
Dimensions: 9.81 in (24.9 cm) H × 6.45 in (16.4 cm) W × 1.70 in (4.3 cm) D
Compatibility: Sized specifically for the Centipede Press edition of Alas, Babylon
NOTES
This listing is for the archival box only; a copy of Alas, Babylon is not included.
Each Fort Repose Archive is handmade to order with a typical turnaround time of 4 to 6 weeks depending on backlog.
We currently ship to the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For international inquiries beyond these regions, please contact us for a custom quote.
When the signal goes silent and the sky burns low, what we save matters more than ever.
First published in 1959 and reimagined in a stunning signed and numbered edition by Centipede Press, Alas, Babylon is a book born of the atomic shadow—an elegy and a blueprint, a warning wrapped in warmth. This enclosure, The Fort Repose Archive, is a handcrafted clamshell box made to protect that vision. Where the world falters, the record must endure.
Built from archival-quality binder’s board, the case is wrapped in medium rust-colored linen, evoking the sunburnt hush of a ruined Florida afternoon. Inside, the tray walls and spine insert are clad in black linen, stark as a power outage. Buffered archival black cardstock lines the trays, forming a silent, acid-free cradle—ready for a book that dared to ask how we begin again.
Both the spine and front cover feature recessed, custom-designed labels, printed on premium vellum photo paper and finished with an archival acrylic coating for clarity and permanence. Their design draws from the Centipede Press edition’s visual language, offering a quiet tribute to the beauty and terror that shape the novel’s heart.
This is not just a case. It is a shelter for memory—a vault for aftermath. Something built to hold the last voice still speaking.
Dimensions: 9.81 in (24.9 cm) H × 6.45 in (16.4 cm) W × 1.70 in (4.3 cm) D
Compatibility: Sized specifically for the Centipede Press edition of Alas, Babylon
NOTES
This listing is for the archival box only; a copy of Alas, Babylon is not included.
Each Fort Repose Archive is handmade to order with a typical turnaround time of 4 to 6 weeks depending on backlog.
We currently ship to the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For international inquiries beyond these regions, please contact us for a custom quote.
When the signal goes silent and the sky burns low, what we save matters more than ever.
First published in 1959 and reimagined in a stunning signed and numbered edition by Centipede Press, Alas, Babylon is a book born of the atomic shadow—an elegy and a blueprint, a warning wrapped in warmth. This enclosure, The Fort Repose Archive, is a handcrafted clamshell box made to protect that vision. Where the world falters, the record must endure.
Built from archival-quality binder’s board, the case is wrapped in medium rust-colored linen, evoking the sunburnt hush of a ruined Florida afternoon. Inside, the tray walls and spine insert are clad in black linen, stark as a power outage. Buffered archival black cardstock lines the trays, forming a silent, acid-free cradle—ready for a book that dared to ask how we begin again.
Both the spine and front cover feature recessed, custom-designed labels, printed on premium vellum photo paper and finished with an archival acrylic coating for clarity and permanence. Their design draws from the Centipede Press edition’s visual language, offering a quiet tribute to the beauty and terror that shape the novel’s heart.
This is not just a case. It is a shelter for memory—a vault for aftermath. Something built to hold the last voice still speaking.
Dimensions: 9.81 in (24.9 cm) H × 6.45 in (16.4 cm) W × 1.70 in (4.3 cm) D
Compatibility: Sized specifically for the Centipede Press edition of Alas, Babylon
NOTES
This listing is for the archival box only; a copy of Alas, Babylon is not included.
Each Fort Repose Archive is handmade to order with a typical turnaround time of 4 to 6 weeks depending on backlog.
We currently ship to the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For international inquiries beyond these regions, please contact us for a custom quote.