BookMakers International - Care and Conservation Books

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	AUTHOR, TITLE	ITEM CODE	UNIT PRICE $
	Bansa Artificial Aging as Predictor of Paper's Future Useful Life
		BK-BANSA	$5.00
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	Astrid-Christiane Brandt Mass Deacidification of Paper/La Desacidification de Masse du Papier In English and French, 92 pages each. Issued by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, 1992. A comparative study of existing processes, including the Wei T'o process, the Bookkeeper process, AKZO (DEZ) process, LITHCO-FMC process, the Booksaver process and the British Library process.
	Paperbound	BK-BRND	$75.00
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	Anne Clapp Curatorial Care of Works of Art on Paper Included in this book are complete, detailed treatments of such subjects as: factors harmful to paper -- light, acidity, moisture, temperature extremes, pests -- and how to control them; monitoring and control of interior climate; examination, cleaning, and treatment of deteriorated artworks; matting, framing, storage, and display... and much more. Illustrated, with a list of sources for materials and supplies. 160 pages.
	Paperbound	BK-CLAPP	$18.95
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	Douglas Cockerell Bookbinding and the Care of Books A reprint of the enormously popular 1901 manual. "Douglas Cockerell was perhaps the premier bookbinder of the early twentieth century. Many of his pioneering techniques are still used today by hand bookbinders and curators of fine books." 334 pages. Numerous illustrations.
	Paperbound	BK-CKRL-BK	$16.95
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	Geoffrey Ashall Glaister The Encyclopedia of the Book This work contains over 3,000 alphabetically arranged definitions of the terms used in bookbinding, printing, papermaking, and the book trade. There are also bibliographical details of printers, authors, bookbinders, and bibliophiles, as well as precise notes on machinery and equipment, famous books, printing societies, book-related organizations, customs of the trade, and other related information. Reprint of the second edition of 1979. 576 pages.
	Paperbound	BK-GLAIENC	$49.95
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	Jane Greenfield The Care of Fine Books Useful and thorough advice on housing, handling and caring for valuable books, securing them from numerous environmental threats, whether they be fire, flood, theft, or other mishaps. Includes advice on elementary cleaning and repair. Of interest to library professionals as well as collectors -- anyone who wishes to know how to best preserve his or her book collection. Illustrated, with a list of sources for materials and supplies. 160 pages.
	Paperbound	BK-GRNFLDC	$19.95
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	Rita Hammack Anyone Can Make a Book: An Illustrated Guide for Making and Repairing Books This book was written primarily for beginners, taking bookbinding procedures that binders have followed through centuries and simplifies them for the amateur. It suggests tools and materials that are inexpensive and readily available to everyone. It is packed with hundres of illustrations and many professional tips. 130 pages.
	Paperbound	BK-HAMM	$11.95
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	Hedi Kyle and collaborators Library Materials Preservation Manual: Practical Methods for Preserving Books, Pamphlets, and Other Printed Materials A 1983 presentation from the New York Botanical Garden. A practical manual for the in-house preservation of various kinds of library materials.
	Clothbound	BK-KYLE	$20.00
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	Library of Congress publications Matting and Hinging of Works of Art on Paper
		BK-LC-SMITH	$16.95
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	Bernard Middleton Restoration of Leather Bindings The authoritative guide, written by the acknowledged master of British book conservation. The comprehensive glossary and descriptions alone are invaluable. In its discussion of techniques used in leather binding restoration, it also provides comprehensive information useful even for books without leather covers.
	Hardbound	BK-MIDLTON	$45.00
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	National Institute for Conservation Caring for Your Collections A comprehensive, practical guide to protecting and preserving art objects. Chapters cover a wide range of materials including, paintings, books, textiles, ceramics, musical instruments etc.
	paperback	BK-NIC-COL	$39.95
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	Abraham Schechter, Basic Book Repair Methods
	Paperbound	BK-SCHECH	$37.00
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	Jill Snyder Caring for Your Art
		BK-SNYDER	$16.95
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	UKIC Science for Conservators in Three volumes Volume I: Introduction to Materials Volume II: Cleaning Volume III: Adhesives and Coatings A popular series published by the Crafts Council in England. Available in both hard and paper back formats.
	Volume I: Introduction to Materials
	Paperback	BK-SCIBOK1	$36.95
	Volume II: Cleaning
	Paperback	BK-SCIBOK2	$36.95
	Volume III: Adhesives and Coatings
	Paperback	BK-SCIBOK3	$36.95
	3-Volume Set
	Hardcover	BK-SCI	O/P
	Paperback	BK-SCI3VOL	$99.78
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	Laura Young Bookbinding and Conservation by Hand, A Working Guide A reissue of this highly popular book, designed as a working guide in the field of hand bookbinding and book conservation. It is intended as a practical manual for teachers and their students, as an instruction guide to be followed by the beginner attempting to learn binding on his or her own, and as a ready reference for experienced binders, book collectors, book dealers, and librarians. Originally published in 1981.
	Hardbound	BK-YOUNGC	$35.00
	Paperbound	BK-YOUNG	$24.95

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