Tag Archives: book restoration

Book Hero

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Over the years I have found myself doing minor repairs and restorations on books in my own collection and occasionally on books that I have sold. None of the projects compares to the amazing work of Japanese artisan and book … Continue reading →

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Book Surgery

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

As a book collector and bookseller I have on occasion performed some minor book surgical restoration. So, I am a sucker for a good video on the process of book restoration at the hands of a qualified expert. In the … Continue reading →

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Book Rescue

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

As a bookseller, one of the frequent calls that I receive is about rescuing wet books. This helpful video tutorial from the Syracuse University Libraries demonstrates one method for intervening to save a book that has been exposed to moisture. … Continue reading →

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