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Conservation of Books

English · Hardback

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Conservation of Books is the highly anticipated reference work on global book structures and their conservation, offering the first modern, comprehensive overview on this subject.The volume takes an international approach to its subject. Written by over 70 specialists in conservation and conservation science based in 19 countries, its 26 chapters cover traditional book structures from around the world, the materials from which they are made and how they degrade, and how to preserve and conserve them. It also examines the theoretical underpinnings of conservation: what and how to treat, and the ethical, cultural, and economic implications of treatment. Technical drawings and photographs illustrate the structures and treatments examined throughout the book. Ultimately, readers gain an in-depth understanding of the materiality of books in numerous global contexts and reflect on the practical considerations involved in their analysis and treatment.Conservation of Books is a quintessential reference work for book conservators and anyone working with books, such as collection managers, librarians, curators, dealers, collectors, historians, and related professionals. It is also an indispensable text for students to complement hands-on training in this field.

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This highly-anticipated reference work on global book structures and their conservation offers the first modern, comprehensive overview on this subject and examines the theoretical underpinnings of book conservation. A quintessential reference work for book conservators, students, and anyone working with books.

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Authors Abigail Bainbridge
Assisted by Abigail Bainbridge (Editor)
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 23.03.2023
 
EAN 9780367754907
ISBN 978-0-367-75490-7
No. of pages 700
Dimensions 180 mm x 254 mm x 41 mm
Series Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology
Print on Demand
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries

ART / Conservation & Preservation, ART / Museum Studies, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Book Printing & Binding, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Books, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies

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