Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. Oct 21, 2017 the persuasive art of the dust jacket book covers have long been a source of artistic quality and, in the age of kindle, are reintroducing more and more of us to the pleasures of traditional reading. However, many people will stop and look at a book in a bookstore, because it has a welldesigned, attractive dust jacket. Deans doesnt even mention the most practical part of the dust jacket.
Book mockup dust jacket edition ultra sharp 8 psd presentations 15 different book mockups option. The dust jacket sometimes book jacket, dust wrapper or dust cover of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. A recent book described as mint or as new was expected to be in its original jacket. Thomas tanselle, it was likely these sheaths that gave prominence to the idea of a detachable publishers covering. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a. Hardback with dust jacket archives kpc book protection. Nov 28, 2006 can you replace a dust jacket for a book. I dont really want to buy a new book, the book is fine, but the dust jacket is torn beyond repair. In the 1920s there was a resurgence of collecting modern first editions, and a widespread insistence on a high standard of condition made the dust jacket more vital than ever. The dust jacket front was similarly stuck to the dust jacket back of blind date.
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. 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. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop browse recent arrivals. I am thinking about using the paper insert from a brodart archival book cover as a dust jacket and then inserting this dust cover into another brodart archival book cover. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. Without question, i have found that the books which have retained their dust jackets are more reliably in great condition. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. Fragile in nature, wrapping around the hard covers, they have received the hardest wear and often discarded when they became. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. The facsimile jackets are reproductions or compilations of scanned images of the originals. May 30, 2010 if its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher.
Apr 27, 2006 a few weeks ago a longtime collector sent us a few books to sell on consignment. When a dust jacket rips, the book may never circulate again. I used to throw my dust jackets away because they always fall off or get ripped when i. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Kpc book protection fenton works, thornton terrace, halifax, west yorkshire hx1 3sg. Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Office products free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Dust on the top edge of pages may be removed with a vacuum cleaner using the soft brush attachment. 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. Day of the triffids dust jacket in need of restoration. Lady bluestocking facsimile dust jacketsdetailshow to order. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing.
For dirty matte finished dust jackets or pages, the best book treatment is a document cleaning pad. Dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. 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. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. Take care to repair remember, everyone judges books by their covers. Get the best deals on books with dust jacket when you shop the largest online selection at. A book with its dust jacket present will always bring a premium. Indeed, typographer ruari mclean asserted that the sheath can be called the progenitor of the book jacket, since its function was to attract and protect. Im constantly searching for books with jackets, but also for jacketless copies of those same editions in order to restore jackets to them.
Ive had this debate before but i wanted to see if there was any sort of consensus on the matter. Much of the value of a modern first edition resides in the book jacket. Scotch 845 book tape, 2 inches x 15 yards, 3 inch core, crystal clear. Also would be handy to be able to order a new dust cover for our other books.
Bookguard stretchable clear book repair tape, 15 yard roll, 1 inch. The community of book collectors, as usual, had the final word. Book mockup dust jacket edition creative print mockups. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Journalist ralph gardners visit to the fitterers bindery, part 2. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. Theyre always sliding off, or arent in the right position when i go to close the book, or they fall off one side and just hang there flopping around. 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. My friends toddler got a hold of the dust jacket for one of my hard covers. Careful dust jacket restoration includes removing any tape. But whatever dust jacket cover you decide, your books can rival the bestsellers. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book.
Buy 10 10 brodart foldon book covers centerloading, adjustable, clear mylar. Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity. 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. The finer print growing concern over facsimile jackets. Before vacuuming, remove the dust jacket cover and turn the book upside down so the dust wont sift between the pages. 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. 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. 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. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers. But a book with a restored dust jacket will fetch less than the same book with an unrestored jacket. Turn onoff dust jacket high quality mockups creatively crafted. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This entry was posted in bookbinding techniques dust jacket repair and restoration and tagged book restoration dont do this to your books dust jacket restoration and repair scotch tape on march 2, 2018 by taff.
The scans are retouched to repair flaws before they are printed by inkjet with archival ink and placed into a special uv resistant sleeve. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket. Ten 10 11h x 24l brodart foldon archival book jacket protective sheets dust cover 11x24 4. I usually just throw it in a drawer while im reading a book and then put it back on when i go to put the book on a shelf. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. A rendered facsimile dust jacket for the english uk jonathan cape first edition book of for your eyes only the 6th of the james bond series books, which was published in 1960. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. Sep 02, 2012 has anyone made a dust jacket and then inserted the new dust jacket into a paperbacked book cover like the brodart archival series. The site also contains articles on reprojackets, how they are produced, and links for further reading. How to cover and protect hardback books without a dust jacket duration.
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. Because dust jackets were disposable for so long, today they are considered to be. Between different cover materials, dust jackets, diamond 3d cover coatings, and hot foil stamping, youve got a lot of options for your book. This entry was posted in dust jacket repair and restoration and tagged dont do this to your books dust jacket restoration and repair paper repair scotch tape on october 21, 2014 by taff. Creating a book dust jacket from scratch youve probably been told never judge a book by its cover. Untouched remains the standard, whether binding or jacket. This not only protects it from dust and moisture, but also supports the paper. 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. Browse the latest new arrival jackets at facsimile dust jackets, llc.
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