The Care of Fine Books

By Jane Greenfield

Book Overview

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. Learn about appropriate levels of light, temperature, relative humidity, and pollution; how to secure a collection against fire, insect infestation, flood, and theft; and methods for cleaning and repairing books that have already been damaged. Always practical and amply illustrated, this is a must-have reference for anyone who loves fine books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 162873793X
• ISBN13: 9781628737936
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Book Care

If you know the right book and can condition it properly a $25 buy can be worth hundreds of thousands. This is an excellent how-to book. The Prof.

Excellent Buy

I wish everybody had the enthusiasm for caring for books that Jane Greenfield does. Too many are classic, valuable tomes thrown into used bookstores and decimated over time. This book is an excellent guide to caring for your books, and making them valuable over time.