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Book Restoration for Beginners Getting Started and Cloth Repair Restoring A Family Bible Binding an Early 19th Century Book in Period-Style Leather Tips from the Bookbinder's Bench
Your video instructor and host is Michael L. Chrisman, a world- recognized bookbinder and book restorer. In 1999, Mr. Chrisman accepted an invitation from the Head of Conservation at The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to serve as Rare Book Conservator for the Thomas Jefferson Conservation Project. Mr. Chrisman has studied the art of bookbinding and conservation for over 25 years. He has gleaned his expertise from many of the world's finest and eldest professionals including years of guidance and mentoring from Mr. Bernard C. Middleton, M.B.E., F.S.A. of London, England.	Michael L. Chrisman

Mr. Chrisman, demonstrating the making of an alum-tawed pigskin [half] binding over beveled wooden boards, with period clasps. The entire text-block was re-sewn in herringbone style onto double raised cords, which were completely hand-made from Irish linen thread. Head and tail bands hand-worked with natural (unbleached) linen thread. All to historic correctness. Performed in a university setting in September/October 2006. Note the usage of the Hoole Spine Roller, invented by Mr. Chrisman in 1989, and now added to the line of tools of Hoole Machine & Engraving Works.