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 valuable to apply tape or some other adhesive. The original dust jacket was digitally scanned restored from an original by fine artist john anthony miller and has been. A facsimile jacket does not add the same value to an older book that the original dust jacket in the same condition would add. If its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. A book with its dust jacket present will always bring a premium. Much of the value of a modern first edition resides in the book jacket. Book mockup dust jacket edition creative print mockups. A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection. Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books. 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.
It comes in a tub and has the consistency of slightly dry playdoh. Some of them are worth far more than the books they cover. In this regard it resembles a tonsil, absorbing abuse on behalf of a larger, more. Jul 26, 20 a dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection. To collectors of modern first editions, condition of the dust jacket is of the utmost. Feb 01, 2015 indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. Take care to repair remember, everyone judges books by their covers. In the case of rare book dustjackets, the cost of restoration is often more than offset by the increased value of the finished piece. Creating a book dust jacket from scratch youve probably been told never judge a book by its cover.
To clean a book, start by closing the book firmly and running a soft cloth or toothbrush along the edges of the pages. His is a major collection of twentiethcentury literature, including a healthy number of the desirable high spots acquired from many of the most respected dealers in the trade. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. The most famous example is the jacket on the first edition of the great gatsby by f. Without question, i have found that the books which have retained their dust jackets are more reliably in great condition. Untouched remains the standard, whether binding or jacket.
Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. Mending papers used in paper restoration are very fine but also very strong, so if a restored dust jacket were to rip it would likely be in the original paper, not in the restored area. The community of book collectors, as usual, had the final word. Protecting your books should be high on your list of priorities if you are a book lover or intend to keep your book for a long period of time. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. No computer or photographic processes are used in the recreation of dust jacket art. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary.
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. During the 1990s, when restoration of dust jackets reached a high art, it soon became a controversial subject for rare book dealers and. Did you receive a book, expecting a dust jacket, but it came without one. In his latest collection, the illustrated dust jacket. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing. The site also contains articles on reprojackets, how they are produced, and links for further reading. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity. But a book with a restored dust jacket will fetch less than the same book with an unrestored jacket. We help authors, organizations, and companies create high quality resources that fit their needs. If it is unclipped on a rare book it will be worth more money as it is fully intact and can be possibly mint if the rest is in good condition, a collector may be very fussy about only buying unclipped books.
Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it. Check the details of your order from your my orders page and make sure that you selected hardcover, dust jacket and not hardcover, imagewrap. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. I also tend to take the dust jacket off of novels more than nonfiction. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. The beginners guide to cleaning your books book riot. Absorene book and paper cleaner absorene is a magical putty straight from the hands of the bookish angels. What does it mean if a dust jacket or price of a book is. If its a thick book, i usually take the dust jacket off until im finished reading, then put it back on for storage.
But restoration does absolutely nothing to increase the value of a book. This facsimile dust jacket will also fit most of the later early editions. Whether restored or facsimile, no crime has been committed as long as the dust jacket is clearly identified by the seller. 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. May 30, 2010 if its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. I used to work in a bookstore and sometimes we would receive good clean copies of new hardbacks with a damaged dust jacket, and depending on who the publisher was they would either send you a new jacket on its own or tell you to claim credit for the book. From the earliest known jacket issued in 1819, the author surveys the entire field of british, american and european jackets and documents a part of publishing history that was nearly lost to the nineteenthcentury custom of discarding dustjackets so that the. This entry was posted in dust jacket repair and restoration and tagged dust jacket restoration and repair paper repair on november 12, 2014 by taff this is the second part of a dust jacket restoration see part one here where i am removing a torn, wrinkled heat set plastic covering the entire front and rear panels as well as most of the flaps. 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. Careful dust jacket restoration includes removing any tape.
Careful dust jacket restoration includes removing any tape or other poorly made repairs, properly mending tears and filling in paper losses. Dust jacket restoration and paper repair jack and taff fitterer. 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. Apr 27, 2006 a few weeks ago a longtime collector sent us a few books to sell on consignment. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. Restoration of a steinbeck first edition dust jacket book and. Lady bluestocking facsimile dust jacketsdetailshow to order. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. Once intended to be temporary and disposable protection for beautifully bound books, dust jackets have becomein some waysmore valuable than the books they protect.
Ten 10 10h x 21l brodart foldon archival book jacket protective sheets dust cover 10x21 4. A few weeks ago a longtime collector sent us a few books to sell on consignment. Dec 14, 2012 a document cleaning pad is also the tool you would use to clean a papermatte dust jacket do not use windex on a dust jacket. The middle of the twentieth century marked a high point for the medium. Facsimile dust jacket for the doubleday 1959 first edition. Incorporating a selfadhesive strip which provides a simple, fast and neat finish. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian.
Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. The finer print growing concern over facsimile jackets. A book jacket, or dust jacket, protects the hardcover book from spills and wear, and so they sometimes deserve a little maintenance themselves. Book mockup dust jacket edition ultra sharp 8 psd presentations 15 different book mockups option. Restoration of any kind to a rare book lowers its market value.
These can also include diamond 3d metallic foil, diamond 3d clear, or diamond 3d textures. To these the restorer of dust jackets must add a high level of skill in color matching and a high level of ability in copying the original image. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop browse recent arrivals. Other times the dust jacket designer is a nameless employee at a publishing house.
The reasoning behind book dust jacket while there is a hardcover. The grapes of wrath, 1st edition, front cover before restoration. Ajustasleeve is ideal to protect the dust covers for a range of sizes of hardback books. 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.
Fragile in nature, wrapping around the hard covers, they have received the hardest wear and often discarded when they became torn and tattered, making those that remain all the more valuable. Childrens book vintage 1987 book artists helpers enjoy the evenings by m. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear. About dust jacket dustjacket is a multiservice publishing and media company. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Dust jackets from the 1920s and later were often decorated in art deco styles which are highly prized by collectors.
Commentary meet jack and taff fitterer, the wizards of book restoration posted friday, january 17, 2020 6. The first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. 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 rests on. Im constantly searching for books with jackets, but also for jacketless copies of those same editions in order to restore jackets to them. This not only protects it from dust and moisture, but also supports the paper. Aug 24, 2007 it means that the price part, often on the dust jacket, has not been cut out, normally the corner is cut on the dust jacket hence clipped. Renowned childrens book illustrator garth williams lent his style to countless stories, including laura ingalls wilders little house series and e. Nineteenthcentury dustjackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use. The original dust jacket was digitally scanned restored from an original by fine artist john anthony miller and has been trimmed, enclosed in a mylar jacket protector and read more. Dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. If its a relatively thin book, ill use the dust cover flaps as a bookmark. Ability to buy only the dust jacket replacement cover. When a dust jacket rips, the book may never circulate again. Seek advice regarding archival cover for hardcover books.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. The illustrated dust jacket, 19201970 salisbury, martin on. Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity. Penberthy of austinmer, nsw, australia is nonetheless proud of it, and the rest of us are duly envious. Next, wipe down the spine and outer boards of the book, then use a soft brush vacuum attachment to get rid of any heavy dust or mold on the cover or dust jacket. It is rare to find it with a dust jacket, however, and though it is very ugly, mr.
If the spines are yellowing or fading get books out of the sun, as sunlight will bleach dust jackets and covers. For dirty matte finished dust jackets or pages, the best book treatment is a document cleaning pad. From the 1920s, as the potential for the books protective wrapping to be used for promotion and enticement became clear, artists and illustrators on both sides of the atlantic applied their talents to this particular art form. Repaired or facsimile dust jackets will definitely increase the attractiveness of the book.
It means that the price part, often on the dust jacket, has not been cut out, normally the corner is cut on the dust jacket hence clipped. I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. Dec 21, 2011 the community of book collectors, as usual, had the final word. The process involved carefully measuring the height of the book to be protected and cutting a piece with that height and a length large enough to form a dust jacket of sorts back, spine, front, plus flaps. The artwork is meticulously recreated and inpainted by hand, usually with near perfect results. Also would be handy to be able to order a new dust cover for our other books. Fragile in nature, wrapping around the hard covers, they have received the hardest wear and often discarded when they became torn. Much of the value of a modern first edition resides in the dust jacket. However, many people will stop and look at a book in a bookstore, because it has a welldesigned, attractive dust jacket. Wikipedia has decent article on the subject, which includes the following historical notes. I used to work in a bookstore and sometimes we would receive good clean copies of new hardbacks with a damaged dustjacket, and depending on who the publisher was they would either send you a new jacket on its own or tell you to claim credit for the book. In light of the skills ive learned this summer, i decided to offer my services in repairing the dust jacket.
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