Book covers, dust jackets, and casewrap books by joel friedlander on november 20, 2009 31 comments the post continues the book construction blueprint, a series of posts providing reliable guidance to anyone taking on the construction of a book that. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. Im staying with dust jacket for future publications. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
All jackets are sourced from multiple copies supplied by the burroughs memorial collection at the university of louisville and from collectors all over the country. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read. Plus, the book on the shelf looks better in a dust jacket. Cover book dust jacket for sale old hood ornaments. These high quality book jacket covers are centerslit dust jackets up to 12 tall. Honestly it was difficult finding a video out there on the interwebs that was not extremely difficult to figure out. Scholarly books can receive heavy use by graduate students and researchers and the dust jackets get torn very quickly. To create a facsimile dust jacket that is a perfect reproduction of the original is, of course, impossible.
Mar 14, 2020 a dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a book s case from wear. After it is folded, it wraps around the book in the same way a standard dust jacket fits a book. French fold dust jacket star print brokers book design. When considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value. We proudly offer six different styles of book jacket covers, including center slit book jacket covers, multifit book jacket covers, open edge book jacket covers, polyjac book jacket covers, processor book jacket covers and profit book jacket covers. Apr 24, 2010 in this second part tutorial for designing book covers, we go to the next level and create a dust jacket in indesign. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by merriamwebster. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. Nov 04, 2014 two recommendations right off the bat. In this regard it resembles a tonsil, absorbing abuse on behalf of a larger, more. It pays to become familiar with the basic descriptive terms used by used and rare booksellers to communicate a particular book s condition. Some consider him one of the best neglected american novelists.
Dust, mild stains, and pencil marks are fairly easy to remove. This detachable piece of paper is called the dust jacket. Tolkien when considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value. If you need to remove marks or smudges from the pages, gently rub an artgum eraser over the spots, taking care to erase in only one direction, then brush away the eraser crumbs with. Japanese tissue, paper repair, talas, tape removal during a recent visit to my favorite used book store, the brattle book shop, i stumbled across a book that i thought would make a great gift for a friend of mine, who will soon be moving out to chicago to start work on. Get the best deals on dust jacket book accessories when you shop the largest online selection at. In this second part tutorial for designing book covers, we go to the next level and create a dust jacket in indesign. A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection. Dust jacket definition is a paper cover for a book. So if you come upon a book whose jacket is clipped but not priceclipped, now you know at least one reason this may be the case. Alcoholics anonymous big book dust jacket reproductions. We help authors and organizations create personalized, high quality resources. Vintage hood ornaments, radiator caps, and other collectible hood ornaments.
It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others. From cambridge english corpus there was a portrait on the dust jacket which showed that science had been combined with art in the most tasteful possible manner. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers. In the 1920s there was a resurgence of collecting modern first editions, and a widespread insistence on a high standard of condition made the dust jacket more vital than ever. Dust jackets only sets are perfect for adding personal flair to your favorite series. A cardboard sleeve in which a phonograph record is. How to cover and protect hardback books without a dust jacket. You dont need tape to secure your dust jacket to the book. Next, wipe down the spine and outer boards of the book, then use a soft brush vacuum attachment to get rid of any heavy dust or mold on the cover or dust jacket. Huge collection of cover book dust jacket and much more. One roll allows for the covering of good number of books. All i need is the height, width, and spine width of your book. Looking for book jacket cover for books without dust jackets.
Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart. A poorly fitting dust jacket is immediately obvious and is guaranteed to create that sinking feeling of. Dustjacket books and treasures, halifax, nova scotia. Take the same design from the first tutorial and increase the file width to. My complicated relationship to the dust jacket book riot. Publishers dont bother with jackets for those books. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. The idea is old and simple, and you already mentioned, the problem with your view, and the reason for not viewing the value of the extra cover. In other words, most of the time i prefer my books as the bookbinder created themnaked.
Also would be handy to be able to order a new dust cover for our other books. This same job is done by the paper covers on softbound books. Nov 18, 2015 when you pick up a book, the first thing that greets you is the cover. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. Because dust jackets were disposable for so long, today they are considered to be. Dust jackets clearly dont actually protect a book from dust. A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a piece of creative work. I take the dust jacket off when reading, but after i read a book they go in plastic sleeves with a slick cardboard type back that are usually used for comic books. Dont even think about laying out a dust jacket without first getting a template from your printer.
Ive seen a book with just one testimonial on the back or a quote in the front flap or no author photo. Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity. Dust on the top edge of pages may be removed with a vacuum cleaner using the soft brush attachment. Facsimile dust jacket only book not included add to cart. Dust jackets are the most difficult book components to size.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have thrown one dust jacket away and that was because it was in such horrible condition it was nonrepairable and throwing it away killed me to do. How dust jackets play a key role in value of collectible. Brodart has a wide variety and large selection of book jacket covers for books of many sizes. The very first dust jackets or dust wrappers appeared in 1832 with the sole purpose of protecting books during transport between the printer and the bookstore. For my sons picture books, i always take off the dust jacket, but i save them for when we eventually pass the books on to someone else. Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it.
All you need do is place your artwork inside the smart layers, hit save and you are done. The printing of the book is faultless and the binding and dust jacket are perfect. A recent book described as mint or as new was expected to be in its original jacket. A dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a books case from wear. Why are some dustjackets clipped but not priceclipped. John sanford, by the way, is a rather interesting literary figure he was a novelist and screenwriter who began publishing in the 1930s. Tls is the leading manufacturer in highquality book jacket covers. Dust jacket meaning in the cambridge english dictionary.
A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Feb 06, 2017 if its a book i own, then i take off the dust jacket before reading, so it doesnt get ruined. The importance of dust jackets used books and rare books. The dust jacket sometimes book jacket, dust wrapper or dust cover of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations this outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book cove. A french fold dust jacket has an extra flap on the top and bottom of this style of dust jacket. The jacket, which sets the mood for the book, or positions it within its genre, or provides hardhitting sales copy, both complements and promotes the book. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. This jacket has the printing number of the book eighth, ninth, tenth, etc printed on the spine just as the originals did. Often the cover consists of a detachable piece of paper wrapped around the front and back using folded flaps. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. The publishers are professionals who give books a great look. About dust jacket dustjacket is a multiservice publishing and media company. Dust jackets on hard cover books are useless and a waste.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. These reproduction dust jackets are for the 1st edition alcoholics anonymous big books printings 116. In addition to providing protection to the cover of your book, our dust jackets include two 3. Our book jacket covers are constructed of polyester and polypropylene and are available in onepiece and twopiece styles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Before vacuuming, remove the dust jacket cover and turn the book upside down so the dust wont sift between the pages. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. I have a complicated relationship to the dust jacket. However, the techniques i use when creating our facsimiles help in producing jackets that are as close to the originals as possible.
The best dust jacket book mockup gives you an idea of how the final design of the cover of your book might look like once it gets printed. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. This space can be used for any number of things, such as a book summary or an about the author section. For true spring cleaning and repair, the dust jacket must be removed from the book and placed face down and open, its exterior exposed to whatever it rests on. A dust jacket serves several important functions, but it is more than just functional. Deans doesnt even mention the most practical part of the dust jacket. The case includes the front and back covers along with the spine.
Simple seeming, they are actually complex threedimensional objects once they are wrapped on a book. True, the dust jacket has nothing to do with its name. A french fold jacket is a more elegant style for a highquality book. The dust jackets themselves were worthless and the plain paper was discarded when the books were unwrapped for display in bookstores.
Ever since i was a kid i would immediately take it off and throw it out or lose it. About these facsimiles facsimile dust jackets, llc. Dustjacket is a multiservicepublishing and media company. Protecting your books should be high on your list of priorities if you are a book lover or intend to keep your book for a long period of time.
Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart of downtown halifax. Juniper books offers dust jackets only editions of some of our most popular sets so. The list below is a starting point and allows for mix and matching and, you dont have to put all of these on your cover. The dust jacket is made from paper with two flaps that fit over the front and back covers, wrapping around. This is a unique specialty feature because it is an opportunity to provide the reader with another piece of art. We help authors, organizations, and companies create high quality resources that fit their needs. Dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. Without their artistic or commercial dust jackets they would look very bland. I did a search of youtube, but the other videos dont show you this trick for a nonslipping dust jacket. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered.
For a book which is published with a dust jacket, however, the dust jacket is necessary and while it may be vulnerable it is not an encumbrance. Recoverings is the authorized producer of edgar rice burroughs, inc. A guide to book conditions the hobbit first edition by j. Simple dust jacket cleaning, such as the gentle wiping with a soft cloth that can be done with the jacket in place around its book, is just the start. No books all jackets state facsimile dust jackets l. Kids books have such fun dust jackets that im trying to figure out a cute and easy way to display some of our favorites. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
I agree with brian the dust jacket is like part of the book and if its thrown away its like throwing away the whole book and thats just wrong. How dust jackets play a key role in value of collectible books january 23, 2017 in stories by jessie gusman in this throwaway society it seems ironic that the 19thcentury innovation known as a dust jacket is no longer discarded once the book it was designed to protect is brought home. The dust jacket is made from paper with two flaps that fit over the front and back covers, wrapping around the spine to encase the entire cover. Blurbs were originally printed on the back or rear dust jacket of a book, and are now found on web portals and news websites. The modernstyle dust jacket was first introduced in the 1830salthough possibly earlier evidence is inconclusive. If you come across a book with a very damaged dust jacket, is it better to throw away the dust jacket and list it without or keep it. Sizing a dust jacket so it fits the way you want bookmobile. The dust jacket sometimes book jacket, dust wrapper or dust cover of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. Dust jackets are detachable covers that wrap around your book and are held into place with folded flaps. Book covers, dust jackets, and casewrap books the book. Dust jacket has published two books for me and never have i been more pleased. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book.
It is in the way when i read, but to throw it away would feel kind of like throwing away the book itself. Jan 14, 2010 sometimes the covers are partly cloth and part paper. The dust jacket makes the book look more puttogether and dressed in my mind my toddler immediately removes the dust jackets from her books and tries to with mine. Dust jackets on hard cover books are useless and a waste of paper theres nothing more annoying when reading a good hardcover book than having to deal with a floppy dust jacket. Old books are a charming link to the past, but quite a fragile one. If there is even the slightest doubt about how design elements will center or align on the completed book, print out a 100% sized dummy of the jacket and wrap it on a book of the same page size and casebinding specs. The primary purpose of the dust jacket is, of course, to protect a collectible book from damage, the very reason you see it vanish first. More serious damage from insects, acid, or damp is difficult but not impossible to. Get the best deals on dust jacket book covers when you shop the largest online selection at. If the book was originally issued with a jacket but it is now missing, it may or may not affect value. The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. Ten 10 11h x 24l brodart foldon archival book jacket protective sheets dust cover 11x24 4. The reasoning behind book dust jacket while there is a hardcover.
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