Book Repair

A How-To-Do-It Manual (How-to-Do-It Manuals for Libraries, No. 107) (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)

Neal-Schuman Publishers (Feb 01, 2001)

9781555704087

| Paperback

293 pages | 216 x 277 mm | United States | English

$ 69.00 | Value: $ 25.00

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Dewey 025.7

LC Classification Z701 .L32 2001

Subject

Bookbinding - Repairing - Handbooks, Manuals, Etc
Books - Conservation And Restoration - Handbooks, Manuals, Etc
Library Materials - Conservation And Restoration - Handbooks, Manuals, Etc

Plot

Lavender's highly acclaimed guide has been completely revised and expanded to offer up-to-date help.Covering both basic book repair techniques and sound conservation practices, this completely revised step-by-step manual offers illustrated sections on cleaning, mending, hinge and spine repair, strengthening paperbacks, and more. Completely new chapters cover: wet and water-damaged books; mold and mildew; repair of book linings and pamphlet bindings; using acid-free materials to repair damaged books; lining paper objects; affordable repair tools and supplies and much more. A full discussion of when and how to make repairs, and alternative conservation practices that enable each librarian to develop procedures appropriate to his or her library are also provided. Here is the practical guidance you need to successfully perform archivally-sound repairs - even on a limited budget.