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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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