Bindings & Repairs
At the Index Bindery, we have the perfect combination - an active workshop, manned by highly skilled binders who can guide you through the repair process and relevant costs, alongside a retail space full of the paraphernalia of bookbinding and our range of handmade stationery.
All our repairs are costed according to the time it will take us to carry out the work. In most cases, this will require at least two hours, including preparation, the mending process, and drying time. Most repairs start at £80.
REBINDS & REPAIRS
This is also an area in which we specialise, alongside our full binding services.
Many people have a much thumbed, favourite book, that starts to fall apart over time.
This is where we can come to the rescue. We can restore your treasured volume back to its former glory, most importantly, into a state that allows you to use it again.
If you would like us to quote for repairs or a full re-bind, please ring (+44) 07599036615 or visit us at The Index Bindery, 6 Market Street, Ludlow. You can also email us at theindexbindery@gmail.com with images of the book so that we can offer you a sensible, cost-effective solution.
INFORMATION & PHOTOGRAPH GUIDANCE
For us to quote, please provide the following details.
The measurements of the book(s) - Height, Width, and Depth
Photographs of the spine, the inside front cover, inside back cover, and outside case front and back.
BASIC GLOSSARY of TERMS
BOOKBLOCK - this is the book itself, the pages/leaves, which may or may not require attention where there are tears/damage to the pages, or the sewing itself has ruptured and pages are loose/ falling out.
ENDPAPERS - are the leaves of paper at the beginning or end of a book, especially one fixed to the inside of the cover. These may be plain, marbled, or printed with a distinct design. When repairs are necessary, these may need to be replaced. We will always try and preserve where we can, especially if there are personal inscriptions on the endpapers.
REBACK - this is when the old spine is carefully removed, a new spine is made in cloth or leather, and the old spine is replaced on top of the new one.
REBIND - this is when the original is so badly damaged, the only option is to create a new case in cloth or leather, to match
