I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. In our last video we talked about the basics of book collecting. Closed edges are permanently bonded, paper backing for added protection covers are 1. If you want the entire dust jacket of your book to be covered in coloured paper, you may have to buy some bigger sheets. I was fine with the remainder of the dust jacket being white. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. In my view, the use of a pure mylar book cover on a hardcover book without a dust jacket still poses a problem of getting the cover folds to stay in place without the use of tape the books are too. I like my book shelf to look neat so i always peel the stickers off. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. In this video we are going to discuss dust jackets.
Clearsleeve dust jacket covers are ideal for ensuring that the dust jackets on your most important books remain in the best possible condition. This method should only be used if the stickers adhesive is a modern pva petroleum product based glue. It was in pieces and had a ton of scotch tape all over the joints and edges of the outside. Manufactured with a lighter backing paper to ease folding, the four sizes enable covering of virtually any size of dust cover. If its a thick book, i usually take the dust jacket off until im finished reading, then put it back on for storage. Using profold plus to cover a hardback book with no dust jacket. Feb 6, 20 explore lancastercrs board book covers, dust jackets, etc. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. Booksellers and collectors generally consider it essential to the package. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a summary of the book from the. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a summary of the book from the publisher known as a. The valuable rare book dust jacket by the bookworm on february 26, 2012 art of the book, modern firsts a modern first editions value is very much dependant on its dust jacket dust wrapper or dust cover.
Dressed in our custom book jackets, your books can become a stunning centerpiece on your bookshelves, bringing eye. Im a big fan of book design, so, if the designer has a really compelling, visually engaging vision for the dust jacket, i can kind of get onboard with that. Kim and i have been restoring books and dust jackets. You may have to decide if youre ok with a little damage to the inside of the book. On occasion, they just fall right off once the dust jacket is removed from the plastic sleeve.
Aug 10, 2014 the first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. No treatment can reverse the affect of aging, but bookkeeper deacidification spray is your best option to slow down the effects of aging on woodpulp paper. One note of dust jacket covers, they can also be pretty tough it seems. Books are usually not advertised on tv and radio, so the dust jacket is an important method for publishers to advertise their books to the public. The people for whom a dust jacket is important on noncollectible books tend to be more picky than average regarding condition period, so coffee table books being bought for display need to look nice always undergrade coffee table books. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. The back cover of a paperback or a dust jacket, or the back cover of a casewrap book needs to display its bookland ean barcode, which is covered in a separate article. I also tend to take the dust jacket off of novels more than nonfiction.
Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers. And dust jacket is a strange name for this contrivance, as if books had anything to fear from dust. This includes clothbound books, dust jackets that werent coated glossy, and text block paper. I did a small amount of checking online to see if i could come up with a quick recommendation for tape, and found that libraries seem to be creasing the mylar to fit the jacket and the book and not using tape. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. For a very difficult dust jacket repair i received a dust jacket restoration job for steinbacks the grapes of wrath. If the spines are yellowing or fading get books out of the sun, as sunlight will bleach dust jackets and covers. Oct 21, 2017 in the illustrated dust jacket 19201970 i have selected designs by more than 50 artists, mostly from the uk and the us. Article below applies to oz books and other children books.
I always like to find books that are unique in some way or are somehow compellingly different. The front of the dust jacket for the grapes of wrath complete with self adhesive tape to the front, just. Kids books have such fun dust jackets that im trying to figure out a cute and easy way to display some of our favorites. Instead of a dust jacket, some printers would protect the exterior with a blank page called by some a bastard title. Dustjacket books and treasures, halifax, nova scotia. I still have books that i used this technique on over 5 years ago and although i was told the stains would dissipate, they have not. Start by taking off the dust jacket and holding the book upside down to prevent dirt from dropping into the pages. Ive had this debate before but i wanted to see if there was any sort of consensus on the matter. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. Once you do the first 12, you get the hang of it and the other books go pretty fast. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Besides these temporary boards or blank pages, the earliest version of the dust jacket was a slipcase, or sheath, first seen in the late 18th century. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian.
More serious damage from insects, acid, or damp is difficult but not impossible to. Hardcover book jacket covers book jacket covers on. Today it would be unthinkable to discard a book s dust jacket. Many of the books reproduced come from my own bookshelves. How dust jackets play a key role in value of collectible. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Badly restored dust jackets often have a lot of glue on them, which permeates the paper, and you have to get all of that gunk off before making the repairs properly. Dec 15, 2010 free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers by joel friedlander on december 15, 2010 19 comments one of the most challenging tasks for a doityourself selfpublisher is laying out a dust jacket for a hardcover book. Protect hardcover books with our durable book jacket covers. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing. A dust jacket on a book can be compared to the original finish on a fine piece of antique. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket. Get the best deal for dust jacket book covers from the largest online selection at.
A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a book s perfection. As dust jackets became more attractive than the bindings, more people began to keep the jackets on their books. Unifold dust jacket sleeving is a highly durable and effective covering for hardcover books with dust jackets. Juniper books offers dust jackets only editions of some of our most popular sets so you can decorate books you already own, making it a great option for any bibliophile. On a dust jacket, the spine is the height of the pages plus 14 for example, on a book with 6. Where can you find replacement dust jackets for books. The other major difference between dust jackets and the covers of softcover books is that the cover is intrinsic to the book and cannot be easily separated from the bookblock. Remove stickers and clean jacket and book, if necessary. Surviving pre1920 jackets add some additional value to the book they cover and, in some cases, can be worth much more than the book itself. Sep 02, 2012 this is a followup question from my previous inquiry about creating covers for hardcover books that do not originally come with dust jackets.
Im a book collector and finding old books with dust jacket intact is often difficult. If the material is too wide, you simply cheat the dust jacket down to the bottom edge, and then fold over the top edge to fit the book. I was raised to believe that a dust jacket was meant to make the book look nice on the shelf, so i would leave it on the shelf whenever i was reading a book and taking it somewhere, so the dust jacket wouldnt get ruined. If you come across a book with a very damaged dust jacket, is it better to throw away the dust jacket and list it without or keep it. How to remove library book sale plastic sleeves three books a. After all, they already had our favourite characters on them, and i could tell it would be exciting for budster to put them together. What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. There are many easy, fun ways to protect, clean, repair and store your books to make. About dust jacket dustjacket is a multiservice publishing and media company. The dust jacket is a outer paper cover over a hardback book. Centerloading dust jackets fits dust jackets up to 10 tall loluster covers cut down on glare from overhead lights, protect against harmful uv rays and hide jacket imperfections. The dust jacket has to be attractive and have enough information to get a person interested in buying and reading the book. Dab two small blobs of glue over the magnets in the cover, then brush glue over the entire dust jacket flap.
Sticky dust jacket removal book care and repair librarything. Make sure its straight and lined up with the edges. Jul 26, 20 a dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection. Browse all books by category at facsimile dust jackets, llc. In this regard it resembles a tonsil, absorbing abuse on behalf of a larger, more. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. All of my library discards have the spine sticker and often a long label sticker with the branch name on it. The dust jacket s use significantly increased after 1920, when publishers used them as decorations with artistic designs and styles. Simple dust jacket cleaning, such as the gentle wiping with a soft cloth that can be done with the jacket in place around its book, is just the start. I was helping in the returns room library practicum. Books are usually put on shelves, so they are not exposed directly to uv.
Manufactured using a high quality polypropolene with an archival quality backing paper they provide protection from the rubbing and edgewear that even the most careful handling will, in time, cause. Thats the best quality plastic for protecting dust jackets. Accurate folding perforated lines no need to score before folding, and having adhesive tabs already on the product has made this a very efficient and easy way to cover book dust jackets. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a. The dust jacket makes the book look more puttogether and dressed in my mind my toddler immediately removes the dust jackets from her books and tries to with mine. For true spring cleaning and repair, the dust jacket must be removed from the book and placed face down and open, its exterior exposed to whatever it. I m hoping that theres some room to try this method. Using nonsticky plastic book care and repair librarything.
Just a bit of discoloration from the glue strip, but the jacket and cover are lovely. We proudly offer six different styles of covers, including center slit book jacket covers, multifit book jacket covers, open edge book jacket covers, polyjac book jacket covers, processor book jacket covers and profit book jacket covers. Japanese tissue, paper repair, talas, tape removal during a recent visit to my favorite used book store, the brattle book shop, i stumbled across a book that i thought would make a great gift for a friend of mine, who will soon be moving out to chicago to start work on. When walking down the new releases aisle of your local bookstore or library, you may notice something all of the hardcover also known as casebound books have a dust jacket, a removable laminated cover that wraps around the existing cover of the book. The dust jacket sometimes book jacket, dust wrapper or dust cover of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. Dirt visible dirt and dust isnt just grody technical term, it can degrade the paper and binding of the book and attract insects. Wikipedia has decent article on the subject, which includes the following historical notes. Dust jackets provide the vast majority of books published today with their only color and art. Dust jacket books is a concept in modern book sale management. Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart of downtown halifax. Covering hardback books without dust jackets youtube. The valuable rare book dust jacket rare books digest.
Here are a few general suggestions for cleaning the books in your library. A first edition published by stackpole sons in 1939. We help authors, organizations, and companies create high quality resources that fit their needs. Printninjas are printed on 5lb text paper, and are finished with either a gloss or a matte lamination. See more ideas about book crafts, old books and book art. The beginners guide to cleaning your books book riot. Tls is the leading manufacturer in highquality book jacket covers.
Apr 08, 2008 covering hardback books without dust jackets. So heres how i created my diy dust jackets and made my bookshelf look 100x better. The jackets that were used at this time completely enclosed the books like wrapping paper and were sealed shut with wax or glue. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. If you have a first edition first print of the cat in the hat its worth a few bucks. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers. Twist the bag a bit to loosen some dust and rub it around gently on the surface of the jacket with your clean fingers, a soft brush or the pad itself. Run a line of acidfree glue, such as brodart bindart adhesive, along the. I buy most of my books used from amazon and most of them come with stickers from various book stores. Did you receive a book, expecting a dust jacket, but it came without one. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear. Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers the book designer says. Clearsleeve dustjacket protective cover 330mm x 10m roll. Dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged.
Dust jackets only sets are perfect for adding personal flair to your favorite series. Check the details of your order from your my orders page and make sure that you selected hardcover, dust jacket and not hardcover, imagewrap. If a book catches a browsers eye, he or she can then turn to the dust jacket s back and flaps to find information about the author and a synopsis of the book. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with. Put scraps of paper between the folded jacket area and the first page of your book to prevent the pva cement or glue from staining or sticking to your book. If its a relatively thin book, ill use the dust cover flaps as a bookmark. Due to the ease of use, ive been able to have both student and adult volunteers cover books quickly and accurately without fuss or mess, freeing me to do. Best way to remove sticker adhesive from book covers. Consisting of a plastic front and a paper backing, it forms a protective sleeve around the dust jacket and around the book ends, holding the cover securely in. For dirty matte finished dust jackets or pages, the best book treatment is a document cleaning pad. Old books are a charming link to the past, but quite a fragile one. How to make a hardcover book 10 steps 2020 masterclass. Glue the book jacket folds and the inserted sheets using drops of pva cement or nonacidic glue.
Before vacuuming, remove the dust jacket cover and turn the book upside. Clearsleeve rolls formerly trimsleeve are similar to clearsleeves but in roll format. Buy dust jacket book covers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. These can also include diamond 3d metallic foil, diamond 3d clear, or diamond 3d textures. The film in book jacket covers sold by demco ranges from 1 to 4 mils. First edition books without dust jackets, when one was originally issued, have a greatly reduced market value, however they do have some collectible interest. Ten 10 10h x 21l brodart foldon archival book jacket protective sheets dust cover 10x21 4. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc.
Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books. Dust jackets, or book jackets, were originally used to protect the hardcover case of casebound books. Book covers, dust jackets, and casewrap books the book. You dont say how far the glue extends whether to the end of the board or not. Keep an eye on our channel for more videos about book collecting and rare books. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
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