Repair, Customization,
and single print bindings
Books can become worn and damaged over time, from a few torn out pages to virtually crumbling apart in your hands. Mass produced books can also be boring or maybe even unpleasant to look at which doesn’t fit your aesthetic or love of the book. Or maybe you have something you’ve written you wish was a physical book you could hold. If you’re in search of a way to repair your damaged books, customize something special, or transform a word document into a hardcover book to put on your shelf, take a look at what services we offer and fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of the page.
Repair Damaged Books
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All book repair services include a book cleaning during which a page by page inspection of the book is preformed. Between the pages, between the text block and the spine, on the covers, and along the outside edges of the pages are all examined, cleaned, and any visible marks are removed (so long as doing so does not damage the book)
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The pages that make up the interior of a book are known as a text block. Mass produced books often lack the additional structural components that ensure the book will hold up over time. Books that are well loved and read or flipped through regularly often loosen the spine over time. regardless of the reason the result is the same; a loose spine that results in a book ultimately falling apart. However with the right knowledge, tools, and skills a books spine can be repaired, stabilized, and made stronger than before to hold up to use and the passage of time.
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As the binding becomes loose or aged individual pages often fall out, or even be accidentally torn out. When this happens the easiest solutions are to either stick it right back in where it fell out and simply wedge it in between the pages, hoping that it won't fall out later and become lost, or to try and tape it back in, often in a way that leaves noticeable extra bulk in-between pages or in a way that results in an individual page sticking out from the text block. When repairing books, re-incorporating individual pages can be done in a way that re-integrates them without making them stick out like a sore thumb or risk them getting lost and falling out again later.
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Covers are usually the most easily damaged portions of a book. Even if it appears minimal on the surface damage to the cover can prove detrimental to the book over time. This can result in things like the text block coming loose from the cover, instability and crumbling spines, crumpled corners which leads to page damage, and more. Repairing these can extend the life of a book and help prevent future damage.
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If you are unsure what type of repairs your book requires or feel there are other repair services required than what is listed above please feel free to fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of this page and include that information and we can discuss what the cost and process of fixing your books.
Customize A Beloved Book
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Do you prefer decorative hardcover but have a paperback book you don't want to part with or buy a duplicate of? No worries! Any paperback can be converted to a hardcover. Alterations can be made to the existing cover to preserve its appearance while turning it into a hard cover or we can create an entire new cover with any of the following customizations.
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Fill out the inquiry form below with the general design/style you want your book to become and we can go over all the different options and create a rough mock-up of the final product so you're sure to get exactly what you want.
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The term end papers refers to the very first and last pages in the books that are attached to the cover and the text block. End papers can add that last little final touch that really elevates a book and makes it feel special. A plethora of unique decorative end papers are available to fit any style.
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Love that perfect little flash of color as you flip from page to page? Want a specific color or design to compliment the color or contents of the book? Mention it in the inquiry form below.
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Want additional customization such as a built in ribbon bookmarks/decorative tassel or hidden fore edge paintings? Something else? Simply include any additional requests in the inquiry form below and if it is possible it will be done.
Single Print Bound Book
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Please note that the document will be printed as it is received, so any formatting will need to be done beforehand. The document is then organized to be printed into signatures (sections of pages folded in half) which are then sewn together to create a text block, then attached to a cover made with durable book board, decorative papers, and vinyl cut cover and spine text if desired.
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The paper used for book binding is sourced from multiple sources ranging from durable dyed book cloth, decorative printed card stock, small batch hand made paper, and everything in-between. This means the inventory is in constant flux. When filling out the inquiry below please describe what color, style, and material you would like your book bound in. A selection from the available stock will be presented based on your answer. The edges of the book pages can be painted any color you desire.
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If desired and viable we can cut decorative vinyl into text and place it on the cover and the spine (if the spine is wide enough). In the inquiry form please describe what text you would like written on the book.
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Want additional customization such as a built in ribbon bookmarks/decorative tassel or hidden fore edge paintings? Something else? Simply include any additional requests in the inquiry form below and if it is possible it will be done.