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The E-Sylum:  Volume 4, Number 26, June 24, 2001, Article 6

BOOK CONSERVATORS 

   Steve Pradier writes: "In the June 17th issue of the E-Sylum 
   some one needed at book binder.  Please refer them to The 
   Heckman Bindery at http://www.boundtoplease.com. 
   They have an 800 number: 800-334-3628. They do excellent 
   work and have very reasonable pricing. 

   I have used them on several occasions. They do work for large 
   Universities, the Library of Congress and other libraries 
   throughout the U. S." 

   Brad Karoleff writes: "I have had good luck using The Ohio 
   Bookstore in Cincinnati on Main Street for my conservation 
   projects, as well as leather bindings.  I use Jim Fallon Jr. in 
   the binding department.  I could supply the phone if needed. " 

   Bob Knepper writes: "In "The E-Sylum", Vol 4 #25 for June 
   17,  Paul Di Marzio asked about book repair and binding. 
   If he doesn't find a reasonably priced professional, he should 
   consider doing it himself.  I could not find a reasonable binder 
   or a class - so I read a book on the subject, practiced on one 
   "throw-away" book, and then did my own.  Although a book 
   press would be nice, I used only the C-clamps and other tools 
   I had in my garage.  Required about two hours per book 
   spread over several days.   I wouldn't try this on a valuable 
   book - but I'm happy with my results on ten books.  Details 
   available." 

   He adds: "If someone worries about being crushed by movable 
   bookshelves, they could take along a small chair or stool." 

   Allan Davisson writes: "Re restoration (rather than replacement 
   of a binding): Campbell-Logan Bindery in Minneapolis does 
   excellent restoration work on old bindings. (They also do 
   excellent work on standard library bindings and limited edition 
   artistic book bindings, for example, George Kolbe's recent 
   publication of ILLUSTRIUM IMAGINES.) 

   I have some highly important works in my library -- Coates' 
   own large paper copy of Burns on Scottish coins is a prime 
   example--that I have had restored maintaining the original 
   binding. Campbell-Logan's work is not cheap in either price 
   or quality.  But I have never regretted the investments I have 
   made in their binding work.   I have seen, and own examples 
   of, the work of other binders, both American and European. 
   Campbell-Logan's work is better than most and the equal of 
   any." 

   Joe Boling writes: "I have used Alan Grace to rebind several 
   books. He did Armand Champa's library. The most recent 
   address I have is: Alan Grace, 1201 Overstreet Lane, 
   Lagrange, KY  40031-9504,  502-222-5554.   I have no 
   idea if he is still there; it's been several years since I sent him 
   any work. He does exceptional work at above-average prices." 

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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