Before altering your dust jackets or any other part of a book, ask yourself what its value is to you. We do not currently offer an option to manufacture dust jackets independently, so its not possible to order a dust jacket on its own or with an imagewrap book. Dust jacket definition is a paper cover for a book. Dust jackets only sets are perfect for adding personal flair to your favorite series.
Now we put a lot of stock in dust jacketsno one really follows the rule about judging books by their covers, you knowbut they didnt even. Clear n easy book jacket covers on a roll 14 wide x 200 ft. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by merriamwebster. Clearsleeve dustjacket covers are ideal for ensuring that the dustjackets on your most important books remain in the best possible condition.
If you have the dust jacket in mint condition, you could maybe add. For those who never paused to think much about jackets, this book will be a revelation. To the right of the save in text box, click the dropdown arrow and select your period folder. Everymans library volumes were issued with dust jackets, from the drab, purely functional early wrappers with their advertisements of other everyman volumes and dent series, to the ultimate incorporation of. In addition to providing protection to the cover of your book, our dust jackets include two 3. A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a book s perfection. I regret, that at least for the present, i am ceasing the production of facsimile dust jackets due to personal health issues, time, and money constraints.
A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. Pfister and lentner mention a slipcase, but not the dust jackets. If its an investmentquality volume, its wise to make no alterations. An extremely early title in dust jacket, published in 1819. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will. By the 1870s, dust jackets had become commonalthough in many cases, they. Juniper books offers dust jackets only editions of some of our most popular sets so you can decorate books you already own, making it a great option for any bibliophile. In the application or software you are using to create your book cover set the size of the page, layer, drawing, canvas or whatever your application uses to define the image object to match the template. Bloomsbury group member vanessa bell gave her sister virginia woolfs books a distinct.
Similarly, a wood tabletop may be perfect in terms of size and light, but when did you last use lemon oil or other woodcare products on it. Anatomy of a hardcover dust jacketpart one linkedin. Most of the readers of this article would have read at least one hardcover book in their life. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the. A facsimile jacket does not add the same value to an older book that the original dust jacket in the same condition would add. In this video we are going to discuss dust jackets. Again, a clean covering makes the wood surface a safe workspace. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can.
The beginners guide to cleaning your books book riot. The dust jacket sometimes book jacket, dust wrapper or dust cover of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. A removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a. Dust jacket meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. For those who do, it will be nothing less than a thrill.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. Keep an eye on our channel for more videos about book collecting and rare books. In this regard it resembles a tonsil, absorbing abuse on behalf of a larger, more. If its a thick book, i usually take the dust jacket off until im finished reading, then put it back on for storage. A dust jacket, especially one of uncoated paper, must be kept free from the slightest hint of oily substances. Nineteenthcentury dustjackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use. The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations.
Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read. This selection of gorgeous vintage dust jackets ranges from abstract design to detailed illustration. Some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. Dressed in our custom book jackets, your books can become a stunning centerpiece on your bookshelves, bringing eyecatching visual impact to. Dustjackets, dust covers, book jackets and book wrappers. Eat dust clothing was founded on the principle of an uncompromising vision and pursuit of quality, integrity and originality in the form of timeless wardrobe. Despite the fact that dust jackets often include useful information about a book and its author, including biographical notes and often a portrait, it has long been research libraries practice.
In our last video we talked about the basics of book collecting. Lady bluestocking facsimile dust jacketsdetailshow to. If its a relatively thin book, ill use the dust cover flaps as a bookmark. Browse all books by category at facsimile dust jackets, llc. In the file name text box, a suggested file name should be highlighted. I am wondering, what is the reason behind adding a dust jacket when a book has a hardcover as well. The washington post vivid, gorgeous art graced books in the mid. Boxy sleeveless jacket with 2 large pocket, finished with corozo buttons made of belgian printed camo100% cotton size 1 from xs to mediumsize 2 from medium. Juniper books offers dust jackets only editions of some of our most popular sets so. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. Feast your eyes on these beatiful book covers from 1917 to. All i need is the height, width, and spine width of your book. Many of the most recognizable dust jackets were designed by artists handpicked by the author or their publisher. Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books.
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