Is there a book on your shelf that has see n better days? There are many ways to treat book damage (hint: tape is not one of them!). The factors to consider include materials\, budget\, senti ment\, financial value\, and who will do the work (you or a trained profes sional). Book restorer Sophia Bogle will discuss the various points to con sider when it comes to repairing a beloved book. During our hour with Soph ia\, you'll 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 everyo ne!
\nSophia S.W. Bogle has a diploma in Book Conservation from the American Academy of Bookbinding and has been restoring books professionall y 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 Thursd ay. Sophia resides in Oregon.
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