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10 Steps for Healthy Books
- Have a book properly restored before it gets worse.
- Keep books out of extreme elements (concentrated lighting, direct sunlight, high heat, smoky areas).
- Store books in an environmentally controlled area.
- Store tall and large books or books with flexible covers by laying them flat rather than standing.
- Clean leather books periodically with a slightly damp, soft cloth. (It is no longer recommended to "feed" leather annually with oils.)
- Place a book in the freezer if bugs/insects, active molds, or mildew are noticed.
- Avoid using books for storage (newspaper clippings, pressed flowers, keepsakes, etc.)
- Take a book from a shelf by pushing back the neighboring books and gripping the book at the spine. Pick up a book with both covers closed or supported. Avoid taking hold of any book at the top of the spine.
- Avoid carrying Bibles or study books in carrying cases with handles. Use arms to support the book when carrying it.
- Avoid home repairs on books, such as use of cellophane, duct, or masking tape on tears; glue in spine or on covers; painting soiled areas. Consult a bookbinder.
If you have any questions about any of the listings here, please ask Catherine. Books 'n Letters Studio places group orders with many vendors and passes the savings on shipping and quantity discounts on to students.
- ORGANIZATIONS -
Guild of Book Workers
The Guild of Book Workers is a national organization, with Chapters in New England, New York, the Delaware Valley, Washington D.C., the Midwest, California, the Rocky Mountains, Texas, the Northwest and the Southeast representing the hand book and paper crafts. Membership is open to all interested persons. Annual membership includes the Journal, the Newsletter, Membership Directory, and Supply List and Study Opportunities List. For information and application for membership, write to the Membership Chairman, Guild of Book Workers, 521 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10175.
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/gbw
Kaligrafos, The Dallas Calligraphy Society
Kaligrafos was organized in February of 1980, and in 2005 held a special 25th anniversary event. Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturdays of 10 months of the year and include educational programs. Workshops and special seminars are offered from time to time.
www.kaligrafos.com
Suppliers for whom Books 'n Letters Represents
Harmatan Leather Ltd. www.harmatan.co.uk
The Japanese Paper Place www.japanesepaperplace.com
Pastepaper Patterns, by Claire Maziarczyk. See Catherine Burkhard for samples.
Other Recommended Suppliers
Talas www.talasonline.com
J. Hewit & Sons Ltd. www.hewit.com
P&S Engraving www.pandsengraving.co.uk
BookMakers www.bookmakerscatalog.com
Colophon Book Arts Supply www.home.earthlink.net/~colophon
- EXHIBITS AND COMPETITIONS -
The Lone Star Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers will be hosting the GWB Standards Seminar October 18-20, 2007. The event will be held at the American Airlines Conference Center. For more information about this event, please contact Catherine at bookltrs@att.net
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