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Since 1945 we have offered the Printing Industry the very best in book binding and loose leaf manufacturing. The acquisition of our new equipment confirms our commitment to offer the Graphic Arts Industry the best in "One Stop" bindery services. Being No. 1 in quality and service at a fair price will continue to be our main objective.
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We have NO minimums for our book repair and restoration services. If you have just one item that you would like us to work on, we would love to fix that old worn treasure or newer binding that just hasn’t held up. As a library bindery, our day to day task is to repair and rebind existing books for libraries. Our job is to bind a book so it will stay together and stand up to the repeated use that library books are subjected to. We will take the exact same care to rebind or repair your book.
Options for book repair or restoration:
- No minimums – we will bind just one book if needed.
- Rebind in entirely new cover – We make a new cover for your book with your choice of cover material and hot foil embossing – possibly the most durable option if buckram is chosen.
- Rebind in entirely new cover, adding “peel & glues” of the old cover – If you want the best of both worlds – new and old. We can rebind in a strong new binding, but then peel the old front, back or spine (or all three) off the old binding and glue that onto the new. You get the strength of a new cover, but the look of what you remember your treasured book to be. Good idea for Mom’s old cookbook or Grandpa’s old dictionary. That have sentimental value in how they looked.
- Rebind in color copy cover – We can take a color copy of the existing cover, laminate it and then use that sheet to cover the new hard cover. This preserves the original details of your cover while giving you a strong new binding. This is normally used on children’s books that have illustrations on the cover. Bring it back to life!
- Restore old cover – If you want the old cover restored, there are a number of options available which can be discussed once we learn of the shape of the cover and exactly what you’re looking for. Feel free to contact us with specifics if you’re interested in this option.
- Full Restoration – We often work on old gothic bibles, plat maps or other ornate books. The pages are brought back together and the cover reassembled and refinished where necessary while keeping as much of the original book’s structure in place.
- Trimming is available if you would like the old pages trimmed slightly to remove old dirt and marks. You may also choose to leave the pages as they are if there are poor margins or if you just prefer its original look.
- Hot foil stamping is available anywhere o n the cover, so you can put whatever you desire on it. This could include the original title and author, your name or even a new title such as “Grandma Beyler’s Favorite Cookbook” to actually describe the book’s use – you decide it, we print it!
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Bind on Demand: (aka Vanity Press or Edition Work). Write and bind your own book to self publish on your own without the restraints or fees of a publisher. Our professional binding adds distinction to all your literary projects. We will print & hardcover bind your personally written book of family history, poetry, stories for a special child or whatever the imagination can come up with! Create the perfect gift for special occasions like birthdays, retirements, weddings, holidays, etc. Just send your individual pages or your .pdf file and we’ll do the rest. Many colors and styles to choose from. Call or email today for more information or a quote.
Professional Journal Binding: Add a touch of class to your home, business or office libraries with professionally bound journals. You will keep your magazines organized, convenient and accessible. No more digging through boxes or closets to find that holiday recipe. Bound volumes are also a valued research tool for doctors and other professionals who need quick access to informational articles. Great for hobbyists as well. Bound in durable buckram, imitation or genuine leather with the title, volume and year printed on the spine. Once bound, we will keep the record on file so bindings will match from year to year creating an impressive set of books. For easy ordering, fill out our Magazine/Journals Order Form online and then print to send in with your order.
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There are some books that are just too precious or rare to simply replace. Many of these books travel along with their owners, with some being transferred down through generations, leading them to become tattered or worn. Family Bibles often fall into this category, as do antique and rare books that are considered heirlooms. At Azalea Bindery, we are a full-service bindery providing book repair to carefully and lovingly restore your old and damaged books.
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Will my book lose value if repaired.
For books that are valuable, antique, rare, or sentimentally priceless, it’s important that you have them repaired or restored by a specialist. Repairing or restoring books in a way that retains their usefulness and value requires expertise and a long apprenticeship. Although not a professional conservationist, I have bound new and repaired old books of all kinds for twenty years.
Azalea Bindery is a full-service bindery that provides book repair and restoration. We will evaluate your book, assess the damage, and advise on how it can be repaired. We also offer hand marbled paper end sheets to replace old end papers that show wear and tear. We are experienced in repairing books and Bibles of all sizes, materials, and levels of disrepair. We are available to serve both local and on-line clients.
1844 Family Bible With Lost Cover & Red Rot
1844 Bible With Damaged Marbled Paper Endsheet
Replaced Goatskin Cover & New Hand-Marbled Endsheets
What are common reasons for needing book repair.
There are many ways that a book can become damaged and need repair. Some of the most common types of book damage include:
- Books often break at the joints because of the repetitive action of opening and closing the covers.
- Cover materials can become worn out and cracked, causing the fabric to fail around the corners and the book board to swell.
- Frequently, one or both covers become detached from the book and are missing or badly damaged.
- The text itself can break apart, sometimes in large chunks. Pages tear, fall out, and are lost.
Kipling Book Missing Back Cover & Spine 6x9
Damaged Front Cover & Spine
New Goatskin Retaining Original Front Cover
These types of damage may be common but repairing them requires the application of techniques and special mending materials that are used by a professional book binder. Some of the standard services provided for book repair include:
- Rebinding/sewing
- Paper restoration
We are able to delicately handle and restore torn pages, or we can rebind your beloved book by hand-sewing the pages back together. You may choose to have your damaged book or Bible recovered using new cloth or leather materials, or have a book changed from a softcover to a sturdier hardcover. Whatever the repair or restoration, we are committed to preserving as much of the original book as possible.
Little Women, Miss Minerva Detached Covers & Torn Pages
Little Women, Miss Minerva ReBound & Pages
How do you decide whether to repair or rebind.
Typically, it’s preferred to repair books rather than rebind them in order to keep as much of the original material and appearance as possible. This is especially true of rare, antique, or collectible books that may lose value when original material is replaced. However, when the spine is weakened, torn, or otherwise damaged, it may be necessary to rebind it. Professional book binders are often able to match the original material of a binding with a largely similar material, which helps preserve the majority of the original binding material. Depending on the extent and location of the damage, the spine label of a book can sometimes be removed from the original spine strip and then attached to the new spine to further preserve as much of the book’s originality as possible.
How Long Does It Take to Repair a Book?
The length of time that it takes to repair a book depends on the degree of damage it’s sustained. There are various things that can affect how long it takes, including the condition of the pages, whether a new cover is needed, if there has been water damage, the type of cover material that was used, and other variables. Typically, the book repairs that we see can take several days to complete. However, we often have work scheduled out for a couple of months. So, unless you have a hard deadline that we are able to accommodate, plan about 4-6 weeks to complete the repair.
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New Bonded Leather Cover With Gold Titling
Are azalea bindery book repairs archival.
Yes, all mending materials used, from paper to cloth, board, and adhesives are of the highest quality and are guaranteed to be archival.
What Is the Cost of Book Repair?
If you need book binding repair or restoration services for an important book or bible, please fill out this request form . We will contact you in 5 business days with an estimate and when we can put you on the bindery schedule. The bindery has had an increase in requests in the past few years so we are scheduling new jobs no less than 6 months from now.
Bible Pages Detached From Spine
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Repair a Book Cover Reattach a Book Cover Repair Broken Joints and Hinges Repair Split or Broken Spine Reattach Loose Pages Repair Torn Pages Retitle Cover and Spine Protective Box for Rare & Valuable Books
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How to Repair a Book's Binding
Last Updated: September 3, 2021 Approved
This article was co-authored by Lois Wade . Lois Wade was a high school librarian for four years. She is experienced in repairing books, resewing bindings, and protecting books, along with general book care and organization. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 95% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 1,015,622 times.
Is your favorite book falling apart or shedding pages or its cover? It easier than you think to repair your book! Using a book or binding glue can help you reattach pages that have come loose from the book. You can also use that glue to tighten up any space that has appeared between the text block – the chunk of pages that make up your book – and the spine of the book. Binder tape is a great way to reattach a cover that’s started to fall off.
Reattaching Loose Pages
- You might need to wiggle the pages a bit to get them to line up exactly with the rest of the book. That’s okay, but work quickly so the pages don’t end up sticking where they’re not supposed to!
Tightening a Gap Between the Pages and Spine
- If there is a gap all along the entire spine of the book, you’ll need to flip the book over so it’s resting on its top and repeat the process.
Repairing a Broken Hinge
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- When mending a book, start with the worst damaged areas to the least damaged areas. If your spine repair does not stick or take, there is no sense in reinforcing any corners or gluing in loose pages. ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 6 Not Helpful 0
- A board (larger than the book) and two to four bricks for weight makes a very good book press and is much better at keeping everything straight than wrapping with rubber bands. ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 1 Not Helpful 4
- Never use packing tape or duct tape on a book. The first will peel loose in about three years. The second will turn to goo in the same amount of time and will ruin your book. Do not use scotch tape either: the adhesive layer will fail after a few years. ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 49 Not Helpful 12
- Don't attempt to repair a valuable or rare book, as attempts to repair might inadvertently damage or reduce the value of the book significantly. Use the "Find a Conservator" feature on the American Institute for Conservation's website to find a conservator to help fix your book. ⧼thumbs_response⧽ Helpful 3 Not Helpful 6
Things You'll Need
- Plastic or book binding glue.
- Single stitched binder tape.
- Sharp scissors.
- A bone-folder or similar hard, smooth object like a ruler.
- Carpenter's rubber bands or a book press.
- Knitting needles
- Plastic rods
- Waxed paper
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The best way to repair a book’s binding depends on what’s wrong with it. If pages have fallen out of your book, you can use an acid-free book or binding glue to reattach them. Remove the loose pages and spread a thin layer of glue over the spine using a popsicle stick. Then, align the loose pages over the glue and press them into the spine. Stack something heavy on top of the book and let it dry for 24 hours. If there’s a gap between the spine and pages of your book, you can use book adhesive to close it. First, stand the book up and use your finger to open the gap between the spine and pages. Spread book adhesive around inside of the gap using a knitting needle, then lay the book flat and square the block of pages. Partially open the cover and use a bone folder to press the endpaper into the hinge of the book. Then, place a piece of wax paper between the cover and endpaper to protect it from the adhesive. Now close the book and run the bone folder down the hinge on the outside. Place the book on a wooden board and align knitting needles that are thicker than the cover with the outer hinges of the book. Place another wooden board on top followed by 10 pounds (4 ½ kg) of weight. Press the book overnight. To repair a broken hinge, first fully remove the hinge from the book so it’s easier to work with. Cut a piece of single-stitched binder tape that’s the same length as the text block and apply book adhesive to one side with a brush. Next, stick one of the tape tabs to the spine of the text block and stick the other tab to the endpaper. Rub both tabs with a bone folder and let them dry overnight. Then, place one piece of waxpaper over the endpaper and one piece over the spine. Apply book adhesive to the other two tabs on the tape, then bring the cover up so it aligns with the seam on the tape. Rub the free tab on the tape onto the inside of the cover using the bone folder. Close the book and run the bone folder down the outside of the spine. Finally, secure the book with rubber bands and let it dry overnight. For tips on repairing a broken hinge on the spine, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No
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Azalea Bindery is a full-service bindery that provides book repair and restoration. We will evaluate your book, assess the damage, and advise on how it can be repaired. We also offer hand marbled paper end sheets to replace old end papers that show wear and tear.
Step 1, Purchase an acid-free book or binding glue. Most craft or hobby stores carry book or binding glue. It usually comes in a tall, thin tube. Make sure you purchase an acid-free glue: if you use a glue with acid in it, it can cause the pages of your book to disintegrate or eat away at the spine of the book.[1] X Research sourceStep 2 ...