Book Restoration and Custom Leather Binding

I specialize in restoring old and damaged books — I return them to a condition where the book can be safely opened, read, and kept on a shelf again. If the spine has cracked, the leather binding has worn down to the base, the hinges have come apart, or pages are falling out of the block, I carefully disassemble the binding, preserve everything that can be saved, and restore the rest by hand using traditional bookbinding techniques, not tape and office glue.

Each book is unique, so first I examine the binding structure, the condition of the paper and leather, and only then propose a work plan: sometimes a complete rebinding of the block and spine replacement is needed, sometimes spot-repair of the spine and corner reinforcement is enough. I select new leather as close as possible to the original color and texture, tighten and re-glue the block, strengthen weakened hinges, and treat the spine so the book stands straight on the shelf and opens without extra strain on the paper. Through my hands have passed family bibles, old diaries, technical manuals, and simply beloved hardcover books.

What's included in the service:
— Book inspection and written restoration plan before starting work
— Rebinding of detached signatures and individual pages
— Spine repair or complete replacement with new leather matched to the original
— Reinforcement of hinges, corners, and the book block
— Photos of the process and finished restoration