A steady hand is also useful. I didn't realise quite how much of a natural tremor I have until I repaired the edge of a DJ! Useful, as always. Many thanks Mike.
Thank you for your videos on book repairs and the others on looking after books and book details, they have been very informative. I have just had a go at repairing a few dust jackets and covering some - quite an absorbing few hours - and they really do look so much better, even if my handiwork seems a bit rough (to me).
Many thanks for your kind comments David. That really is what my channel is all about, i.e. just doing some of the simple things oneself to tidy up our books. Ripped jackets look so unsightly but just a little work makes such a difference!
Very interesting Mike. It is important to preserve these gems. I prefer the naked book so to speak but obviously understand that it affects the value to other people
Yes Rob, the world of "collectable" books is "very particular". Most of the books I sell are actually more non-collectable, i.e. books that are collected for their information and/or story value rather than the "must be a first edition with its jacket" type. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this clear, well-illustrated video. It's inspired me to protect the dust jackets on some of my childhood favourites (no Enid Blyton, but a few of Anthony Buckeridge's Jennings!)! I've found the polyester/mylar film in a range of thicknesses at Preservation Equipment: do you have a recommendation for the thickness to use, so it will be robust but fold easily?
Hi and thanks for your comment. I use a product that amazon sell. It's very thin (easy to fold) but strong. You can buy here: www.amazon.co.uk/Herma-7388-Book-Cover-Colourless/dp/B0007OEAS2?pd_rd_w=x6xo0&content-id=amzn1.sym.e9c30756-181a-4068-ac3a-74afd7f110a2&pf_rd_p=e9c30756-181a-4068-ac3a-74afd7f110a2&pf_rd_r=31XH91RF8Z57K8TWZ2JF&pd_rd_wg=aGLEf&pd_rd_r=40dae160-b86a-4ae3-bc9b-dbdf1f30d8fe&pd_rd_i=B0007OEAS2&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_i
@@thebookman4126 It has always been something to do with science, maths or electronics. I don't even watch TV or movies. I'm just interested in those subjects.
Hi. You should be ok but use a fairly cool iron with another piece of paper in between. Try it on the inner flap first. Has the laminate separated from the paper at all? Sounds like the jacket may have suffered some dampness at some time. Go carefully but if this is a very rare/expensive book then I would always recommend professional help...
Hello there, thank you for the reply. No lamination separation, I will follow your excellent advice and test the method on the inner flap. Thank you :)
Seeing books in disrepair and bad condition genuinely saddens me and there is something so satisfying about seeing them repaired and cleaned up!
My sentiments exactly. Thanks for watching.
A steady hand is also useful. I didn't realise quite how much of a natural tremor I have until I repaired the edge of a DJ! Useful, as always. Many thanks Mike.
I know what you mean Phil. I've "missed" a few times too...
Thank you for your videos on book repairs and the others on looking after books and book details, they have been very informative. I have just had a go at repairing a few dust jackets and covering some - quite an absorbing few hours - and they really do look so much better, even if my handiwork seems a bit rough (to me).
Many thanks for your kind comments David. That really is what my channel is all about, i.e. just doing some of the simple things oneself to tidy up our books. Ripped jackets look so unsightly but just a little work makes such a difference!
Very interesting Mike. It is important to preserve these gems. I prefer the naked book so to speak but obviously understand that it affects the value to other people
Yes Rob, the world of "collectable" books is "very particular". Most of the books I sell are actually more non-collectable, i.e. books that are collected for their information and/or story value rather than the "must be a first edition with its jacket" type. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this clear, well-illustrated video. It's inspired me to protect the dust jackets on some of my childhood favourites (no Enid Blyton, but a few of Anthony Buckeridge's Jennings!)! I've found the polyester/mylar film in a range of thicknesses at Preservation Equipment: do you have a recommendation for the thickness to use, so it will be robust but fold easily?
Hi and thanks for your comment. I use a product that amazon sell. It's very thin (easy to fold) but strong. You can buy here: www.amazon.co.uk/Herma-7388-Book-Cover-Colourless/dp/B0007OEAS2?pd_rd_w=x6xo0&content-id=amzn1.sym.e9c30756-181a-4068-ac3a-74afd7f110a2&pf_rd_p=e9c30756-181a-4068-ac3a-74afd7f110a2&pf_rd_r=31XH91RF8Z57K8TWZ2JF&pd_rd_wg=aGLEf&pd_rd_r=40dae160-b86a-4ae3-bc9b-dbdf1f30d8fe&pd_rd_i=B0007OEAS2&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_i
@@thebookman4126 Thank you!
I had that Enid Blyton book. I never read it, as I was never interested in fiction as a kid, that turned out to be lifelong.
Never read Blyton either, more William books for me. What subjects do you read?
@@thebookman4126 It has always been something to do with science, maths or electronics. I don't even watch TV or movies. I'm just interested in those subjects.
I have a wrinkled glossy-front book jacket, is it safe to iron from the inside, or will I risk melting the glossy outer? Thank you for your time.
Hi. You should be ok but use a fairly cool iron with another piece of paper in between. Try it on the inner flap first. Has the laminate separated from the paper at all? Sounds like the jacket may have suffered some dampness at some time. Go carefully but if this is a very rare/expensive book then I would always recommend professional help...
Hello there, thank you for the reply. No lamination separation, I will follow your excellent advice and test the method on the inner flap. Thank you :)
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