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For years I found dust jackets a nuisance and always threw them away, although a dust jacket always contains more interesting information that the book covers. Then I got an idea for using them to...

We all love to personalize our things. And if you are a book lover and have a decent amount of books on your shelf, you want to show your proud of ownership. And what better artistic and easy way...

So, you’ve written a book and you have to bind it to make it marketable? It is easier than it would seem, and the costs are minimal.

You read them - why not learn how to create them? Craft your own hard-bound books using simple tools, time and effort. You will be surprised at how easy and fun this can be. Just follow the steps...

Getting a book rebound is the way most people would use to repair a favorite book. The thinner the pages the easier they want to tear out, although it's not unusual for any book to lose its...

From the moment we began talking, all the adults in our world then begin telling us to stop, be quiet, "shhhhh" etc. From that point, we begin looking for ways to express ourselves. Some of us did...

Fixing a spinal separation in a textbook is a fairly easy procedure that restores the integrity of the book, and prevents it from ending up in the trash bin. When a book is handled frequently,...

A secret compartment in a book is a great way to hide something. You can put a secret stash of money, jewelry, or computer files on a USB drive.

Making pop-up books for children is a great classroom and after-school activity. Parents who want to make pop-up books for their children or with their children should practice making one or two...

If you've ever spent time in a library, you may have seen books that have undergone some form of repair. A heavily used book is a joy to behold for an avid reader, though the wear and tear of...

Artists have been creating pop-up books for many years. Historians trace the first pop-up books back to the 13th century. These books have been used to make astrology predictions, tell fortunes...

If you are looking for how to make a book, there are many different methods. You can make a comic, a literary book or any other kind. The following article will explain different methods for how...

If you're like most book worms with old books lying around, you can't bear to part with them. However, they take up to much room so you can't keep them either! A creative solution that gives new...

Showing off your comic book collection using a display case is safer for the comic books than taking them out individually to show them off. The case serves two purposes. It protects the comic...

There are numerous ways to make homemade books, but with a computer, word processing program, glue and card stock, the job is simple and easy; here's what to do.

Everyone loves to collect those special recipes to share with family and friends, and during special events. Sometimes the collection gets so large, they end up get stuffed in drawers and other...

First release copies of "jPod," a popular diary style novel written by writer and artist Douglas Coupland and released in the United States in 2006, have a major printing error. The front cover...

Learn how to glue and sew a pen cover in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

Learn how to glue ribbon for book cover spine in this free library crafts video from our book accessory expert.

If you have an old comic book that needs repair, you may consider restoring it. The repair of collectible and rare comics, especially ones you intend to sell in restored form, is best handled by a...

While the hidden compartment inside of a book is an old favorite among secret hiding places, you can learn to make your hidden treasure box a bit more sexy. Use your sexy secret book for anything...

Few colonial families could afford many books. Most were lucky to have a copy of the King James Bible, Pilgrim's Progress and perhaps a copy of the Book of Common Prayer. Children were given horn...

Keeping a journal is an opportunity to record events for the future, clear your mind and focus or express your artistic side, among many other beneficial reasons. Anyone can keep a journal, and it...

Bookbinding is a hobby that you can easily try with materials you probably have on hand. While this particular project is quite simple, completing it will teach you many skills that can also be...

You’ve decided to make your own journal, and now you are ready to decorate it. Personalizing your journal is a good way of convincing your subconscious that now you have to journal every day since...

Baby books, also known as board books, are difficult to store. They are too thick and yet too small to store with other books. Here's a fun way to both recycle oatmeal or cereal boxes and make a...

Sometimes favorite books need repairs on their bindings. It's not a hard thing to do, if you have the right tools and know what you are doing. However, if the book is valuable, let an expert...

The repair of antique, historical or rare books requires special knowledge and should be left in the hands of professionals. There are some basic repairs, however, that you can perform on most books.