Kathryn Hastings, an artist, epistolarian, and founder of luxury wax seal studio Kathryn Hastings & Co., today announced the launch of her debut book, The Handwritten Life: The Art of Letter Writing and Wax Seals, which encourages readers to rediscover the beauty of writing by hand and the enduring traditions that have shaped centuries of communication.
SEATTLE, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-糖心Vlog/ --聽Kathryn Hastings, an artist, epistolarian, and founder of luxury wax seal studio ., today announced the launch of her debut book, The Handwritten Life: The Art of Letter Writing and Wax Seals, which encourages readers to rediscover the beauty of writing by hand and the enduring traditions that have shaped centuries of communication.
The book draws on Hastings' personal narratives about her life and self-discovery through stories of friendship, family, motherhood, creativity, and entrepreneurship. At the heart of the book is Hastings' view that explores the customs, archives, and emotional power of handwritten correspondence.
"As an artist, I'm drawn to the way letters and wax seals move through the world," says Kathryn Hastings, founder of Kathryn Hastings & Co. "When I write a letter, there comes a moment when it has to leave my hands. It begins a life of its own. Unlike a painting that hangs on a wall, a letter travels. It moves through space, through time, and through other people's lives. I find that incredibly meaningful."
Within the book, readers will explore:
- The rich history and traditions of handwritten correspondence
- The symbolism and artistry of antique and modern wax seals
- Personal reflections on creativity, beauty, and intentional living
- Historic letters, archives, and the enduring stories they preserve
- Practical guidance for embracing letter writing as a meaningful daily ritual
The Handwritten Life is part practical guide and part meditation on beauty, memory and leisure. It invites readers to rediscover letter writing as a form of presence in an increasingly distracted world. Readers will also enjoy a comprehensive photo catalog of every Hastings 脠tui Penny released to date and beautiful photographs and illustrations of antique and modern wax seals, 猫tuis, handwritten letters, paintings, and artwork.
The first 150 book orders placed through Kathryn Hastings & Co. will be hand-signed by Kathryn and accompanied with a limited-edition wax seal designed exclusively for this first edition. To purchase the book on its own or with a special wax seal visit, .
About Kathryn Hastings and Kathryn Hastings & Co.,
Kathryn Hastings is an artist and writer dedicated to the epistolary arts. Through her studio, Kathryn Hastings & Co., she creates heirloom wax seals of the highest quality, designed to endure for at least 300 years. Each piece is crafted as fine art, uniting centuries of tradition with innovation.
In addition to her seals, Kathryn makes the finest sealing wax available today, designed for both beauty and performance. Her devotion to excellence ensures that every letter sealed carries the weight of permanence and artistry. Kathryn Hastings & Co. seeks to revive and modernize antique letter writing traditions through timeless, elegant and handmade antique wax seals and papers from around the world.
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