Book Rebinding - Leonard's Book Restoration

Book Rebinding

Question: I have an old leather-bound book that is falling apart. The information is valuable to me, so I need for it to remain functional for a long time. Can you put it back together again, but keep it looking old?

Answer: Yes! Actually, getting new leather to look old is easier than keeping it looking new.

We have several dyeing techniques that can simulate the look of aged leather. Our goal is to create a finish close to what the book would look like had it been well cared for.

Question: I have some books that I love, but they don’t necessarily have much value in themselves. I just want to keep them on my bookshelves so they look nice. What kinds of things can you do for my books?

Answer: For a quality rebinding job done on a well-loved book, regardless of its market value, we can help.

Here are some ideas and options:

*We use genuine leathers (never bonded leather), which will give your book both longevity and beauty.  (See our article: “Why Leather?”)

Three-Quarter Leather

Three Quarter Leather with Leather Labels, and with Cloth or Hand Marbled Paper

Spine Replacement

Full leather or Partial Leather Bindings (Such as Simple Spine replacement or Corner Work)

Full Leather

Full Leather with Imprinted Leather Labels

Leather Embedding (Inlay)

Embedded Portions of Original Leather Cover (Inlay)

Cloth Embedding (Inlay)

Embedded Portions of the Original Cloth Cover

Sturdy Cloth Bindings

New Cloth Covers in a Variety of Colors

Paperback Conversion

Paperback Books Converted to Half-Leather Hardcovers

Blind-Stamped Design Work

Blind-Stamped Designs on the Spine or Covers

Foil-Stamped Embellishments

Decorative Design Work on the Spine in Gold

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