that should not be touched (see How do I decide if my book should be restored?) When we restore a book we may: Resew or reglue loose pages or 'signatures' Mend torn pages Repair... broken hinges and joints Recase the book (reattach the text block to the cover) Reback the book (create a new spine to replace one broken beyond repair, keeping the original front... for larger view. This hopeless looking book is a candidate for restoration. The corners (middle photo) and spine and joint (right photo) can all be repaired. Pages can be re-sewn and hinges can be repaired. Spine and outer hinge can be repaired. ...

Reback Restoration: More About Book Restoration: Rebacking Rebacking is the process of replacing the book's spine. If a spine is damaged beyond repair, the next option (before... creating an entirely new cover) is to reback the book. A new spine is made, but the original front and back covers retained. If possible, the original spine is then glued over the new.... Jamie is using a bone folder to shape the newly attached leather. "Ogilby's Asia," 1673, is ready to receive its new spine. On the right is the newly rebacked book. ...

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Clamshell Boxes The Currier Bindery Fine Bookbinding and Restoration Clamshell Boxes A clamshell box is an elegant way to protect any book. A clamshell box opens up like a book..., and can be designed to mimic the look of an actual book. Clamshells can be covered with cloth, or designed with quarter or three-quarter leather bindings. Cloth-covered clamshell... with inset leather label and gold tooling. Three-quarter leather binding, with leather spine and corners. Pages Home About Us Restoration Cost Decisions Market Value of Your Book...

Printing on Cloth The Currier Bindery Fine Bookbinding and Restoration Printing on Cloth Artwork from inside a book, or your own supplied illustration, can be scanned and printed... on cloth or paper, for a custom cover, slipcase, or clamshell box. An illustration from the front cover of the book was scanned and printed on cloth to create this custom slipcase.... Title, illustration, and club logo were all printed on the cloth covering of this clamshell box. Pages Home About Us Restoration Cost Decisions Market Value of Your Book Methods...