![]() ![]() These leathers are favoured for their appearance, stability and durability. Vegetable-tanned leathers such as goatskin, calfskin, sheepskin and pigskin are the principal leathers used for bookbindings. Media used for written content and illustrations can include printing ink, iron gall ink, carbon-based ink, laser-printed ink and many different colourants. Some materials, such as parchment, are more susceptible to damage with fluctuations in relative humidity (RH). All these materials will react differently and at different speeds to changes in environmental conditions. Books can house photographs, botanical specimens and mixed scrapbook-type collections. Materialsīooks are composite objects that can include a wide range of materials such as leather, parchment, paper, textiles, wood, adhesives, binding boards, metals and plastics. These changes have an impact on the materials that make up a book and the likelihood of a book’s survival over time. Printing, papermaking and binding methods all changed with the Industrial Revolution, and they continue to evolve with changes in technology. With the advent of the machine age in the 19th century, the processes for bookbinding became increasingly mechanized. Traditions in bookbinding materials and techniques varied greatly by region and historical period. The materials of the book, such as leather, parchment, adhesives, pigments, textiles and paper, came out of specific craft industries dedicated to those materials. Books were either handwritten or printed using movable lead type. Prior to the 19th century, all books were handbound by bookbinders. The focus of this Note is the codex format, although the general recommendations for environmental conditions and handling are relevant to other book formats. There are many different types of books beyond the codex format across multiple traditions, including accordion books and threaded-leaf manuscripts. Prior to its introduction, texts were written on scrolls and wax tablets. The codex format of the book dates to the 2nd century AD. If any significant intervention is required for a historic bookbinding, consult a professional conservator. Suggestions for further reading and a list of preservation suppliers are included at the end of this Note. Damage can occur due to the quality of the materials, the strength or weakness of the binding, the type of handling and the environmental conditions. ![]() As structural objects that are almost always designed to move, they are subject to stress and damage related to that use. Unlike many objects held in heritage collections, books are typically objects of use and are not meant merely to be displayed. This CCI Note is an introduction to the care of books, with a focus on handling books of significance to their owners. Introductionīooks are common objects in both public and personal collections. ![]() CCI does not endorse or make any representations about any products, services or materials detailed in this document or on external websites referenced in this document these products, services or materials are, therefore, used at your own risk. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, the publisher, Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), does not provide any guarantee with respect to this information, nor does it assume any liability for any loss, claim or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance upon the information. It does not necessarily apply in all situations, nor do any represented activities ensure complete protection as described. The information in this document is based on the current understanding of the issues presented. ![]()
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