💪Rebinding a damaged book requires meticulous disassembly and repair work.
🔍The bookbinding process involves selecting appropriate materials for repairs and adhesive.
💡Creating a unique binding involves brainstorming and incorporating elements from different bookbinding traditions.
⌛Repairing each page of the book requires extensive time and attention to detail.
✨The finished rebinding will give the book a new lease on life and reflect the world of Dune.
Why did you decide to rebind this particular book?
—Dune is one of my favorite books, and I wanted to give this copy a special treatment to match its significance to me.
What materials are you using for the rebinding process?
—I am using wheat starch paste as an adhesive and Japanese Koo paper to repair the damaged pages.
How long did it take to disassemble and repair the book?
—It took approximately 20 hours to disassemble the book and another 20 hours to repair each individual page.
What is the significance of incorporating elements from different bookbinding traditions?
—By combining elements from different traditions, I hope to create a binding that reflects the multicultural and diverse world of Dune.
What challenges did you face during the rebinding process?
—The most significant challenge was repairing the extensive damage to each page and ensuring that the book remained organized throughout the process.
00:00Introduction to the bookbinding challenge and the decision to rebind a damaged copy of Dune.
07:40Disassembling the book and assessing the extent of the damage.
11:50Separating the book into individual signatures and preparing for the repair process.
14:10Cutting and pasting repair strips onto each damaged page for strengthening and preservation.
15:51The completion of the repair process and the dedication and time involved.
