I bought 4 mm mylar roll to protect my hardcover books without dust jacket. I find this is harder than using 1.5 mm just-a-fold sheets for dust jackets.
Is there a link to the product used when protecting the book at the 2:00 mark? They don't even tell you which cover it is, despite going into detail every OTHER book cover they offer.
I have done this. I prefer using the folding book jacket covers. Plus you can remove/replace them ensuring zero damage. Just don't use tape like they do in this video.
I'd personally never tape a book unless I was repairing existing damage -- I'm just a private collector and my books are generally only handled by myself and people I trust to take good care of them -- but I imagine the idea is to protect reading / circulating copies that are going to see heavy use and _will_ sooner or later have their hinges destroyed without reinforcement. In such cases the value is going to tank either way and the protection provided by the tape will be far more practical in the long run than fruitlessly trying to preserve the appearance of the endpapers. It's not for high value collector's items that will be handled very carefully if at all and need to be kept in optimal condition.
Unless you want the cover to be permanently attached to the dust jacket, I probably wouldn't. I don't want to change the integrity of the cover at all, just protect it.
See, I'm of the opinion books should already come with these protections.
some books do come with it
@@Vibha4141 They didnt have mylar covers when the book I'm looking to protect was printed in 1792
FYI. White hinge tape is a last resort protection measure as described here. As you can tell, the tape itself is damaging through defacement.
I was wondering about a clear hinge tape that reinforces without blocking the insides visually.
Use Kapco’s Easy Bind. It’s clear, and it’s very durable.
Great video. Thanks. Supply list with links for purchasing would have beeb great.
I want to keep my books in good condition for as long as possible
Defacing the printed end papers with white tape is a form of damage.
I bought 4 mm mylar roll to protect my hardcover books without dust jacket.
I find this is harder than using 1.5 mm just-a-fold sheets for dust jackets.
What kind of tape would you recommend to bind dust cover jacket to book?
I think my heart broke at that ripped harry potter book
Where?
Oh yeah
you should see my 4th grade goblet of fire. My adult self is crying right now
Thats funny. Out of all the Harry Potter books i had, that Hardcover Goblet Of Fire is the only one I have left!
Is there a link to the product used when protecting the book at the 2:00 mark? They don't even tell you which cover it is, despite going into detail every OTHER book cover they offer.
Where can we buy the dust jackt cover?
the tape should be clear
my thoughts exactly
Can you just use contact paper on a dust jacket?
Yes but contact paper may not be acid free and may yellow the paper over time.
@Kelly Posey Don't fret. I found plastic covers like this and treat my dust jackets with the utmost care.
I have done this. I prefer using the folding book jacket covers. Plus you can remove/replace them ensuring zero damage. Just don't use tape like they do in this video.
What kind of tape is recommended on trade cloth hardcovers?
Great video, as well.
filament tape is preferred.
Protect a book by destroying it with tape. Great plan.
I'd personally never tape a book unless I was repairing existing damage -- I'm just a private collector and my books are generally only handled by myself and people I trust to take good care of them -- but I imagine the idea is to protect reading / circulating copies that are going to see heavy use and _will_ sooner or later have their hinges destroyed without reinforcement. In such cases the value is going to tank either way and the protection provided by the tape will be far more practical in the long run than fruitlessly trying to preserve the appearance of the endpapers. It's not for high value collector's items that will be handled very carefully if at all and need to be kept in optimal condition.
@@Schuyler2614 Makes sense. Thanks for the insight.
Does Barnes N nobles or Half price book store offer a service that does this?
This type of film is easy. I can't find a video on how to use the rolls that are closed on both ends with paper on top and bottom to save my life.
is it okay if i use contact paper?
Unless you want the cover to be permanently attached to the dust jacket, I probably wouldn't. I don't want to change the integrity of the cover at all, just protect it.
Cool story Bro.
Good video but not digging the weird 80s-like ballad in the background.
OK...So you've just DESTROYED the inside front covers of your books...Any other bright ideas? Chocolate fireguards maybe?