I've got an old Sherlock Holmes omnibus that I want to keep reading. However, because it's a paperback, the cover has come off as well as a few unnecessary pages. How do I keep the real content? Can I get it rebound or do I have to photostat the entire book?
2006-07-25 00:17:47 · 9 answers · asked by Studier Alpha 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Is there any room between the text block and the spine? If so, fill the space at the top and bottom with glue and spread as far down inside as possible. Press the pages into the spine. Bind with a rubber band and let dry. After removing the rubber band, use extra wide clear tape to tape the cover back on. Run the tape half across the spine and half across the cover. Also put a strip inside the cover to reinforce. Do the same to the back as a precautionary measure. Enjoy!
2006-07-25 03:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Connie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's a paperback, I wouldn't spend the money to get it rebound. When my paperbacks start to fall apart, I just duct tape the cover back on. If you've lost the cover, duct tape a piece of cardboard approximately the size of the cover on, just to keep the pages in. Tape along the spine and inside, and in two minutes your book is back in reading condition.
2006-07-25 11:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by cay_damay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really worth it for paperbacks. I bet you could find a hardbacked edition on E-Bay for not very much at all. Try and get one with acid-free paper.
In future, keep paperbacks out of direct sunlight and try not to break the spine.
I read three copies of Bleak House to destruction before I realised it would be cheaper to buy one of the beatiful Everyman Editions. Only twice the cost of a decent paperback but much, much longer lasting.
2006-07-25 12:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by UKJess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is this clear tape that is as wide as ducktape, use that to laminate the cover of the book. either u can glue the page back in, or u can use the tape and tape it by the bind to the next page. I have so many paperbacks falling apart.
2006-07-25 07:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by Perfectly Flawed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could purchase some book binding tape.
It will reseal the cover and back page.
Check with your library they might have a
idea on where you can buy the tape.
Yes, your book is worth saving.
2006-07-25 15:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by tychi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you could get it rebound, but I wouldn't know the cost or the effort it would take.
2006-07-25 09:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by brat032891 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get it rebound or do it myself with acid free items and bookbinders glue.
2006-07-25 07:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Office Max will do that sort of thing pretty reasonable.
2006-07-25 07:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by h.e. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have it hardbound. so it'll last longer. or wrap it in plastic cover. :D
2006-07-25 09:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by yawmee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋