The Care and Feeding of Books Old and New: A Simple Repair Manual for Book Lovers

The Care and Feeding of Books Old and New: A Simple Repair Manual for Book Lovers

by Margot Rosenberg (Author), Bern Marcowitz (Author)

Synopsis

This title is a booklovers' delight. Here in one witty, instructive volume is everything needed to know about storing, cleaning, fixing, shelving, mending, oiling, mailing, dusting, pasting, binding, gluing, debugging, deodorizing, and otherwise guaranteeing a long shelf life for your treasured tomes. The authors I are professional booksellers who know exactly what supplies! to use, where to get them, how to use them, and how to weed a collection. Their aim is to help all booklovers to preserve their own books without great expense, inordinate effort, or extensive training. This is a splendid gift for anyone who cherishes their books.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc.
Published: 25 Mar 2004

ISBN 10: 0312326033
ISBN 13: 9780312326036

Media Reviews
A thorough and conversational manual by the founders of the Dog Lovers Bookshop (www.dogbooks.com). -- Time Out New York Everything here is absolutely dedicated to an enduring love of the printed page... Head, tail, and spine above most nonfiction how-to's, this modest book deserves attention far beyond the universe of bibliomaniacs. -- Booklist Perfect for amateur bibliophiles. -- Book Reporter
Author Bio
Margot Rosenberg and Bern Marcowitz are the founders and proprietors of Dog Lovers Bookshop (www.dogbooks.com). They are bookselling professionals who developed a keen interest in the welfare of the books they sell. They live in New York City.