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

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Summary: Well written, easy to use
Review: I've used this book quite a lot and I have to say that it is very user-friendly. The graphics are nicely done and everything is explained in detail. It is very practical for anyone who repairs rare/old/special books.

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Summary: A critically important acquisition for book collectors
Review: Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Kenneth Lavender's Book Repair is a complete course of instruction on all aspects of basic book repair and book conservation practices. A superbly presented "how to" manual, Book Repair offers illustrated sections on cleaning, mending, hinge and spine repair, strengthening paperbacks, and more. Newly added material covers 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 supples, and much more. Book Repair is an essential, critically important acquisition for book collectors, academic and public libraries staffs, as well as antiquarian and used bookstores in-house reference collections.