Book Preservation

At last my ex-wife has delivered my copy of The "Book of Kells" Knopf
1974. As is often the case, books left in her hands have not fared
well. The slipcase has the fabric loosened. I like the book. The book is
not so valuable (probably $125 - $150) as to warrant a professional
restoration. Do you know of a benign adhesive I could apply that would
allow me to repair the book?

Ted Jones wrote:

At last my ex-wife has delivered my copy of The "Book of Kells" Knopf
1974. As is often the case, books left in her hands have not fared
well. The slipcase has the fabric loosened. I like the book. The book is
not so valuable (probably $125 - $150) as to warrant a professional
restoration. Do you know of a benign adhesive I could apply that would
allow me to repair the book?


You need a pH neutral adhesive, such as PVA, Methyl Cellulose or Pure Wheat
Starch. Lineco sells all of these through local art stores (or online lineco.com)

You can also find book repair sites on the web for instructions on how best to
do this. E.g., http://www.dartmouth.edu/%7Epreserve...epairindex.htm


Francis A. Miniter

Ted Jones wrote:
At last my ex-wife has delivered my copy of The "Book of Kells" Knopf
1974. As is often the case, books left in her hands have not fared
well. The slipcase has the fabric loosened. I like the book. The book is
not so valuable (probably $125 - $150) as to warrant a professional
restoration. Do you know of a benign adhesive I could apply that would
allow me to repair the book?

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?
--
RWF

"RWF" wrote in message
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Ted Jones wrote:
At last my ex-wife has delivered my copy of The "Book of Kells" Knopf
1974. As is often the case, books left in her hands have not fared
well. The slipcase has the fabric loosened. I like the book. The book is
not so valuable (probably $125 - $150) as to warrant a professional
restoration. Do you know of a benign adhesive I could apply that would
allow me to repair the book?

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?
--
RWF


By the looks of things, yes.

You'd probably manage to chew you way out, in the end.


michael adams

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On 29 Oct 2006 12:34:15 -0800, "RWF"
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Ted Jones wrote:
At last my ex-wife has delivered my copy of The "Book of Kells" Knopf
1974. As is often the case, books left in her hands have not fared
well. The slipcase has the fabric loosened. I like the book. The book is
not so valuable (probably $125 - $150) as to warrant a professional
restoration. Do you know of a benign adhesive I could apply that would
allow me to repair the book?

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?

I am unclear, is the tape for the book or the ex?

Dave

"michael adams" wrote in message
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By the looks of things, yes.

You'd probably manage to chew you way out, in the end.

Typically witless remark from the group's resident drooling cretin.



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"michael adams" wrote in message
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By the looks of things, yes.

You'd probably manage to chew you way out, in the end.


Typically witless remark from the group's resident drooling cretin.



I strive for originality, whereas you seem to be intent on simply
repeating yourself.

I don't know if you're a aware of this or not.

I quote -


Fri, Oct 27 2006 11:08 pm

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do? ;-o

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RWF


Sun, Oct 29 2006 11:42 pm

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?
--
RWF


Maybe you should have a word with someone about this, before
it gets more serious.

hth



michael adams

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michael adumbs wrote:
I strive for originality, whereas you seem to be intent on simply repeating yourself.

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?

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michael adumbs wrote:

I strive for originality, whereas you seem to be intent on
simply repeating yourself.

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?


It seems your longer term memory is still intact, then.

Which is some consolation, I suppose.



michael adams

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RWF wrote:
Ted Jones wrote:
At last my ex-wife has delivered my copy of The "Book of Kells" Knopf
1974. As is often the case, books left in her hands have not fared
well. The slipcase has the fabric loosened. I like the book. The book is
not so valuable (probably $125 - $150) as to warrant a professional
restoration. Do you know of a benign adhesive I could apply that would
allow me to repair the book?

Gaffer tape - is there anything it can't do?
--
RWF

None that I know of. However, this application would require a tape that
reasonably blends with the olive green color of the book. I believe the
more pleasing tape would be" 100 mile an hour tape". The tape is
intended to patch holes (read bullet) in aircraft. Because the tape is
intended for military purposes, it has an olive green hue. This is not
dissimilar from the color of the book. However attractive it may be, I
doubt the description "carefully mended with "hundred mile an hour tape"
would thrill the hearts of prospective buyers when I have met my
inevitable demise.

While I acknowledge the elegance of "Gaffer's Tape" and "100 mile an
hour tape", I believe a less obvious repair would be preferable.