Cloth binding repair
For books with a cloth binding that needs attention. Begin with the condition you can see and what matters to you about the book.
For readers & small private collections
Some books
are worth keeping.
Care for a worn binding. A loose page secured. A box for a book you want to protect.
Prepare your book notes
A useful starting point for a conversation.
The work
Care, matched
to the book.
Tell us what you have and what you hope to preserve. We quote after reviewing the book; every book may not be suitable for repair.
Loose-page reattachment
Let us know which pages are loose and describe their current condition. We review the book before discussing the work.
Protective book boxes
A protective enclosure for a book you want to keep. Approximate dimensions and your intended use help begin the conversation.
Valuation and rare-manuscript treatment are outside our service.
Before the first conversation
A few notes.
A clearer starting point.
Select and copy the checklist into your own notes. Describe what you can see; leave anything unknown as unknown.
This page has no submission form. Your notes stay with you.
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Binding type
How is the book bound? If you do not know, say so.
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Visible damage
Describe the condition you can observe.
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Approximate dimensions
Record the approximate height, width and thickness.
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Your goal
What would you like to preserve or make possible?
Visiting the studio
A conversation first.
Then an arranged visit.
Visits are arranged after an initial conversation. Please do not bring a book for an unannounced drop-off.