Oct 15, 2016 · If it's a crease in the fabric/leather you can just peel up the back end leaf & fabrics of the cover to correct it. If it's indicative of the board being bent or broken, you'd need to replace the board, which basically means you need to rebind the …

Books crease from the pressure of other objects, or from people using folds as book markers. You can remove many creases from a book cover or its pages. Pressure is one common way to force a crease out of a page, while steam is another way.

May 13, 2009 · Does anyone know how to fix the bent front cover of a book? It's happened to my French dictionary and it becomes very annonying when I'm searching for a French word to translate into English. The whole front cover is creased and it bends almost perpendicularly when I'm going to look for a word on the French side of things.

Hardcover books are much easier to clean than leather-bound, cloth-bound or paperback books because the hard cover can withstand being rubbed down with alcohol. The most common dirty book problems are related to mildew that grows within the pages, due to the book being stored in a damp environment.

Mar 13, 2018 · Binding101 has all you need to repair and care for damaged and broken book bindings, including full book repair kit, tape, corner reinforcement protectors, flexible adhesive and more. For those books that are close to heart, mend the bindings and corners using the helpful tips and product suggestions below.

Hardcover books are more complex in their construction than most paperback books so the repairs can sometimes be more involved. I have listed here the techniques that are covered on this site and I do encourage you to seek the assistance of bookbinders if you are unsure of whether to repair your book or not.

Regrettably, the simple truth is that a crease like this cannot be removed, at least not in any conventional sense of the word. Paperback book covers are sealed with a thin laminate to protect the printed cover art from damage due to dirt, scratches, and light moisture.

Jan 4, 2024 · A bone folder is an essential tool for book repair. It is a flat, smooth instrument made of bone or plastic that helps to crease and fold paper without causing damage. With a bone folder, you can carefully smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the book cover, ensuring a neat and professional result.

Feb 13, 2021 · I've have a new hardback whose under-spine has a raised crease running it's full length, with a full separation from the body of the book. But instead of toiling with description, it might be easier to show you a photo of the issue.