Book Damage and Treatment Options: Is Restoration Worth It?

Is there a book on your shelf that has seen better days and have been thinking it should be repaired? There are many ways to treat book damage (hint: tape is not one of them!). The factors to consider include materials, budget, sentiment, financial value, and who will do the work (you or a trained professional). Book restorer Sophia Bogle will talk over the various points to think on when it comes to repairing a beloved book. During our hour with Sophia you will learn how to assess your books and how to decide who should do the treatment. Feel free to bring a book or two to have evaluated during the talk; let your book become part of the learning experience for everyone!

Sophia S.W. Bogle has a diploma in Book Conservation from the American Academy of Bookbinding and has been restoring books professionally for over 30 years. Her website, www.SaveYourBooks.com, offers step-by-step video courses for book lovers and book collectors. She was recently featured in WIRED's Obsessed series, and can be found through Save Your Books on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where she does live book restorations nearly every Thursday. Sophia resides in Oregon.