Title: Book Repair: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How-to-Do-It Manuals for Libraries, No. 107) (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1555704085
ISBN 13: 9781555704087
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Good

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Lavender's highly acclaimed guide has been completely revised and expanded to offer up-to-date help. <P>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.

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A superbly presented "how-to" manual ... an essential, critically important acquisition for book collectors, ...librarians, ... and used bookstores ... --Bookwatch

Highly recommended for all book specialists: librarians, book collectors, and dealers. --Public Libraries

The author has rewritten every chapter in the book, included a valuable chapter on treating water-damaged materials and removing mold, and added new and improved illustrations. --Reference

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