Conservation of Books

The Handbook offers the first modern, comprehensive overview of subjects relevant to the conservation and preservation of books.

2. The chapters in the book will provide an in-depth understanding of the materiality of books, whilst also encouraging readers to reflect on the practical considerations involved in their analysis and treatment. It will thus be an essential resource for book conservators, conservation students and academics, heritage scientists, curators, librarians, and other collections care professionals around the world.

3. There is no competition: the last book on this subject was published in 1996. This is the first modern (and possibly the first truly international) book to be published on this topic.