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Can my book be repaired?
We often receive pictures of broken books through texts and emails, the sender is often in a quandary as to wether or not their book can be repaired. Rest assured, the only books I have met and could not repair were ones that had wet cement poured over the top of them and then left…
When is it not worth fixing a book?
Just writing this post is harder than you might think. We love books and believe every book deserves a chance to be repaired, but some consideration must be made as there is a cost associated with book conservation and repair. We do get requests from time to time to fix a torn children’s book, or…
Is my book worth getting repaired?
The correct answer is Yes, “always and forever”. Actually, the answer to this question is entirely up to you—I believe every book is worth fixing, but that might be why I have this job and I love books. For you there are some reasons where fixing your book might be a great idea. The first,…
Why do books fall apart?
Age is one obvious reason, sadly books get old. Wear and tear by people is another reason, some people treat books poorly, but hey, to each their own. A lesser known reason is hidden in the materials the book is made from. The acidic damage takes time to develop and become noticeable, but as the…
Repair of 1814 Hieroglyphic Bible
Really excited to work on this rare Hieroglyphic Bible printed in America in 1814 by Isaiah Thomas Jr. Isaiah Thomas (Sr.) played an important role as a printer during the American Revolution. Through the work of his presses he supported George Washington, the Revolution, and the Federalist Party. Beyond the work of his printshop he…
“You-nique”
This is the first linoleum cut block I did for a printmaking class, it is my favorite. This leaf print titled “Younique” is the only “self-portrait”, I have felt looked anything like me. The inspiration for this piece came from an experience I had as a young teenager and when I saw myself in a…