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Edition and case bindings match materials in leather, paper, or cloth with the era and aesthetics of the text itself. Book repair and conservation, document repair, and custom boxes and portfolios.
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Stephanie Gibbs Bookbinding provides:
scripts, screenplays, and thesis bindings, with custom logo artwork, in hardcover cloth and leather. Script order form
single copies of hardcover books, including personal writings, photo albums, archival scrapbooks, and presentation bindings; hand-sewn; in cloth or leather
custom film and television book and box props
editions of 10-150 hardcover, sewn signature books in cloth and leather
page layout, book design, and printing coordination, and publication project management
custom clamshell boxes and slipcases, in cloth and leather, with internal support and wells, for books, photographs, prints, and 3D objects, single boxes to 150
artist's book editions available for sale
conservation of leather, cloth, and paper books and documents from the 16th century to the present day
preservation and conservation consulting for libraries, museums, and collections
workshops and private lessons for students from high school age to adults
Whether seeking a custom-designed structure to hold a series of contemporary prints or photographs or a skilled historic conservation of a rare 17th century leather binding, every aspect of the book, from paper to structure, is considered and constructed to meet the individual job specifications.
Bookbinding: projects that use contemporary materials include single and editions of artist's books and editions of hardcover bindings up to 200, and printed and bound scripts and theses. Finely bound presentation copies and historically-styled prop books are available to meet all specifications. Script, screenplay, and thesis binding guidelines.
Conservation: the repair, restoration, and preservation of historic volumes includes printed, manuscript, and bound items in leather, vellum, cloth, and paper, from the 16th century to today, including maps and letters. These treatments restore historic texts to fine condition, using archival materials and sensitive and professional evaluation. Onsite evaluation is available for large collections and universities. Conservation estimate request form.
Storage: Custom slipcases and clamshell boxes are available for all materials, and in editions for galleries, publishers, and artists
Artist's books: editions of hand-bound artist's books are created in the studio and are currently for sale. These books are held in special collections libraries and by private collectors across the United States.