Re-binding old books

[Anonymous]

I have a book from the 1950's that I love, and the pages have started falling out of the binding. I would love to have it re-bound so I can continue to read it safely. But this is not a book of historical significance or value. Where can I go to get this book rebound?

[Anonymous]

If it doesn't have historical significance or value, why not get another copy from internet book sellers?

Even if it's not currently in print, you could find a different edition or the same as you have now in better shape. Alibris.com and Abebooks.com are two places to look. This will likely be cheaper than a rebinding.

There are people who learn to be hobby bookbinders. Try Etsy. I think, though, that you might have trouble rebinding the book if it wasn't well made in the first place. And if it doesn't have a lot of internal margin to work with.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1800848300/custom-book-rebind-special-edition-book?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_-books_movies_and_music&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjw16O_BhDNARIsAC3i2GAvN09_41DkVwqw1ffadjJtWG0nmnWKLLQQzY5UKF1qI9VmAhYPmsYaAlywEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_21963585752_174347397027_723520958334_pla-314262775427_m__1800848300_12768591&utm_custom2=21963585752&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16O_BhDNARIsAC3i2GAvN09_41DkVwqw1ffadjJtWG0nmnWKLLQQzY5UKF1qI9VmAhYPmsYaAlywEALw_wcB

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a book from the 1950's that I love, and the pages have started falling out of the binding. I would love to have it re-bound so I can continue to read it safely. But this is not a book of historical significance or value. Where can I go to get this book rebound?

Google has many book rebinding hits in the DC area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it doesn't have historical significance or value, why not get another copy from internet book sellers?

My concern with that is that because any "new" copy I buy will be the same age as this one, it will also start to fall apart.

Thank you for the Etsy suggestion. That never occurred to me.

[Anonymous]

Maybe your local library knows someone. They probably repair books as well.

[Anonymous]

I'm a librarian. Every library has a book binding machine. Ask them if they'll do one for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a librarian. Every library has a book binding machine. Ask them if they'll do one for you.

?! NP. I’m deeply indebted to you, pp. I do bookbinding as a hobby and I didn’t know this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a librarian. Every library has a book binding machine. Ask them if they'll do one for you.

No they do not. Do not expect this to be standard everywhere. Former librarian here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a librarian. Every library has a book binding machine. Ask them if they'll do one for you.

Never heard of that. Interesting.

[Anonymous]

Archivist here and I also doubt most local public libraries offer this as a service to patrons. Check out CatTail Run Bookbinding in Winchester, VA. They do amazing work!