SKYHORSE PUBSivumäärä: 160 sivuaAsu: Pehmeäkantinen kirjaPainos: Second EditionJulkaisuvuosi: 2014, 06.05.2014 (lisätietoa)Kieli: Englanti The Care of Fine Books is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete resource for anyone who wants to preserve and protect their fine books.
Whether you are a collector, a librarian, or a conservation professional, you will benefit from this expert advice. Learn about appropriate levels of light, temperature, relative humidity, and pollution; how to secure a collection against fire, insect infestation, flood, and theft; and methods for cleaning and repairing books that have already been damaged. Always practical and amply illustrated, this is a must-have reference for anyone who loves fine books.
Foreword by: Nicholas A. Basbanes
Afterword by: Nick Lyons