The Care of Fine Books

Name: The Care of Fine Books
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781628737936
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Jane Greenfield

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The Care of Fine Books by Jane Greenfield is a comprehensive and accessible guide dedicated to the preservation and protection of valuable books. It covers essential topics such as bookbinding techniques, proper handling, and storage methods, making it an indispensable resource for maintaining the longevity of fine books.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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The Care of Fine Books

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This book is ideal for collectors, librarians, conservation professionals, and anyone interested in the proper care and maintenance of treasured books.

"The Care of Fine Books" is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who wants to preserve and protect their fine books.

Description

The Care of Fine Books is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who wants to preserve and protect their fine books.

Whether you are a collector, a librarian, or a conservation professional, you will benefit from this expert advice.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781628737936

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: 215 B&W illustrations

Contributors:

Foreword by Nicholas A. Basbanes
Afterword by Nick Lyons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Home & Garden Jane Greenfield Non-Fiction

About the Author

Nick Lyons is a former English professor and book publisher, as well as the author and editor of many books on various topics. He lives in New York City.