There are a number of repairs you can do to help lengthen the life of your favourite books, and like any trade, there are a myriad of terms and tools that you don’t come across every day.
To help you through this maze, I have listed here (with links) all the information on this site that I have categorised as Book Repair Basics. It covers everything from how to decide if you should repair your book, what tools you might need to step by step instructions for simple repair tasks.
Where to Start?
Do you know the difference between a French groove and an American groove? Well, I'm not talking about dance styles, ...
Which Repair Method Should I Use?
It is important to determine why a book needs repair. Has it been damaged through carelessness or simply through use? ...
Planning and Preparation
Which repair method should I use?
Designing specific book repair work
How to test for grain in paper or book cloth
Book repair thread | Linen thread
Preparing thread for book repairs
Techniques and Methods
Clear plastic tape (sticky tape)
Replacing missing book corners
How to make clam shell book boxes
How to make a four flap wrapper
Binding pamphlets and booklets
Reinforcing spiral bound books
If the specific technique or problem you want is not listed here, please check both the Hardcover and Paperback Book Repair pages for more techniques that are designed for these types of books.
