The Book Doctor: Protecting Softcover Books
Paperback book covers extend the life of softcover books, but how do you know which one to choose? The Book Doctor explains the differences.
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Reader Mailbox: Answers to 9 Book Repair Questions
As a follow-up to his popular Book Doctor blog posts, expert John Ison answers your specific book repair questions, both common and unique. Learn how to remove a grease stain, fix the spine on a children’s book and what to do when your cat attacks your paperwork.
The Book Doctor: Protecting Hardcover Books
While hardcover books are sturdy and durable, it turns out they could use a little extra protection. See what the Book Doctor recommends.
The Book Doctor: Dirty Books in the Library!?
Got pencil, crayon or ink marks in your books? Dirty covers? How about gum? The Book Doctor will teach you how to properly clean your books.
The Book Doctor: Book Repair Supplies and Materials
High acidity and books don’t mix, but what do you do about it? The Book Doctor to the rescue. Learn about book repair and why the right pH is so important.
The Book Doctor: Repairing Damaged Covers
When a book cover is torn or ripped off completely, never fear, the Book Doctor is here. Get the play-by-play on how to mend broken spines, book covers, corners and more.
The Book Doctor: Reattaching Loose Pages
What do you do if a whole chunk of a book’s text block falls out? You read what the Book Doctor has to say. Gain step-by-step book repair instructions on how to reattach loose signatures.
The Book Doctor: Rebuilding Broken Books (Part 2)
What do you do if the cover of a book falls off? Hint: The right kind of book binding repair tape matters. In part 2 of this post, the Doc shows you what to do.
The Book Doctor: Rebuilding Broken Books (Part 1)
Hardbound books can take quite a beating, but sometimes you’ll need to step in for some book binding repair. In this post, the Doc repairs a broken hinge.
The Book Doctor Is In: Bookbinding 101
Yes, you’re around books every day, but do you remember all the ins and outs of bookbinding, hardbound books and repairs? Let the Book Doctor refresh you.
The Book Doctor Is In: Torn Paper Book Repair
It’s a sad day when a book comes back with a torn page tucked inside. Good news! You can handle this book repair with a little help from the Book Doctor.
The Book Doctor Is In: Book Repair ASAP
When it comes to book repair, best do it as soon as you spot broken books in need of help. Get the Book Doctor’s spin on how to properly fix torn pages.