The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 20, May 18, 2003, Article 20

LONGS-ROULLET BOOKBINDERS

  Stephen Pradier writes: "For those of you seeking a
  bookbinder I have great news for you.  I have located a
  small family bindery (10 people) located in Norfolk, Virginia.

  For a long time I used a bindery located in Illinois.  I had
  quite a number of books that I wanted to have bound and
  would prefer a binder that was local or at least in the state.

  I also wanted a binder who could do the type of work that
  I wanted where I was not limited to only what materials and
  bindings that they could do. I searched the Internet, not really
  believing I could find one here but to my amazement I did.

  The name of the bookbinder is Longs-Roullet Bookbinders,
  Inc.  I phoned and spoke to Mr. Roullet to see if he could
  perform the type of binding work that I needed.  I was
  impressed to learn that he has done work for the White House,
  Colonial Williamsburg and academic institutions here in Virginia.
   In addition to all of that Mr. Roullet schedules pick-up and
  delivery service.

  For me it means no more packing up to the post office. If you
  have ever shipped books you know what I mean. I scheduled
  a pick-up date and time with Mr. Roullet and he arrived right
  on time. I provided him with six large boxes of numismatic
  catalogues and journals.

  Today I received two bound volumes for catalogues that I
  wanted bound.  One was for the B. Max Mehl, 1941 Dunham
  Auction and the other was the four part Armand Champa
  Library Auctions, bound as one.   Both were bound with
  marbled boards and endsheets, quarter leather spines with
  raised hubs.  The B. Max Mehl volume also took advantage
  of panel lines, scripted rules, and the fleurs de lis for "breaking
  up" the imprint on the spine. Both volumes were bound with
  color-coordinated silk headbands.  Both volumes were
  gorgeous.

  Mr. Roullet has even extended an invitation to tour his facility
  as well as allowing for some actual hands-on experience.   I
  hope to take him up on.  The Roullet Bookbindery has a web
  site at http://www.longs-roullet.com/index.htm.

  There is a very interesting bio for Mr. Roullet, his wife and
  daughter on his 'About Us' link at the bottom of their web
  page.   I, for one, highly recommend Mr. Roullet's work.
  Anyone who is looking for a binder will not be disappointed."

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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