Jul 26, 20 dust jackets clearly dont actually protect a book from dust, and a quick skim of the wikipedia page for dust jackets shows that they never did. The valuable rare book dust jacket rare books digest. Most of the following dust jacket and book images are from the database of my personal collection. On the construction paper, roughly mark the height of your book. Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity. I was never really into books, just recently during quarantine i picked a book from the shelf i never finished, the books name is hippie written by paulo coelho, after finishing the book in about a week i went and bought 2 other books of paulo coelho zahiri and the alchemist, i am amazed by how books work, hippie gave me the. These appear to be mostly 1950s reprints, although a couple may be from 1940s or 1960s, we photographed the inside and back of dust jackets so you can determine age.
Juniper books offers dust jackets only editions of some of our most popular sets so. May 16, 2014 ideas to do with the dust covers of childrens picture books. Turn your project into a book without huge overhead. The community of book collectors, as usual, had the final word. The dust jackets themselves were worthless and the plain paper was discarded when the books were unwrapped for display in bookstores. Another perspective on dustjackets sunday, apr 30, 2006. More our customers happiness is what matters to us. Bloomsbury group member vanessa bell gave her sister virginia woolfs books a distinct modern style. Shop more collections related to classic dust jackets.
Manufactured using a high quality polypropolene with an archival quality backing paper they provide protection from the rubbing and edgewear that even the most careful handling will, in time, cause. I used to work in a bookstore and sometimes we would receive good clean copies of new hardbacks with a damaged dust jacket, and depending on who the publisher was they would either send you a new jacket on its own or tell you to claim credit for the book. The book examines when and why publishers began to issue dustjackets, the subsequent growth of their use, and the role they played in marketing. Add a laminated, tearresistant dust jacket to beautifully protect your book. An extremely early title in dust jacket, published in 1819. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket.
Included are the rare allenclosing jackets that were issued on some annuals and trade books, ornate victorian jackets, binders and stationers jackets, and many others. Overall, a beautiful set, the books fine, the jackets and slipcases very good or better. Book mockup dust jacket edition ultra sharp 8 psd presentations 15 different book mockups option. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The site also contains articles on reprojackets, how they are produced, and links for further reading. Our wraparound dust jackets are designed to match your.
Also would be handy to be able to order a new dust cover for our other books. Turn onoff dust jacket high quality mockups creatively crafted. This mornings incredible time sink is this site, full of reproduction dust jackets for vintage books. To these the restorer of dust jackets must add a high level of skill in color matching and a high level of ability in copying the original image. Included are the rare allenclosing jackets that were issued on some annuals and trade books, ornate victorian jackets. In addition to providing protection to the cover of your book, our dust jackets include two 3. However, another set, in identical dust jackets and slipcases, was sold at auction in 2014. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. You will be left with a piece of paper the same height as your book, but wider on each side. A letter from lewis carroll to his publisher in 1876 provides insight into how dust jackets were viewed in the period. Browse all books by category at facsimile dust jackets, llc. A little about me friends have suggested i put a few details about me on the site perhaps it all seemed too impersonal.
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. Book mockup dust jacket edition creative print mockups. The book examines when and why publishers began to issue dust jackets, the subsequent growth of their use, and the role they played in marketing. This is a followup question from my previous inquiry about creating covers for hardcover books that do not originally come with dust jackets. Now, im curious to know how many were issued in dust jackets, including when they started and when and why if anyone knows they stopped. I am the typical 23m working part time job studying etc. 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. Book collecting, book history, dust jackets as most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book.
Lot of 11 hardy boys vintage 1950s hardcover dust jackets. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Ive got a feeling that the mystery books will have all kinds of memorable wonders, too. There are three elements of a cover design for a book.
Thank you for helping create the project weve worked so hard on. Hardcover books with dust jacket for sale in stock ebay. 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. Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity.
Clearsleeve dustjacket protective cover 330mm x 10m. The secret of the old clock illustrated by bill gillies in print. See more ideas about book crafts, old books and book art. This dust jacket is a discomforting strange fruit hanging from the poplar book tree, and a reminder of an american sin that remains an indelible stain upon the flag. You can protect a dust jacket by purchasing mylar covers designed specifically to protect dust jackets. During the 1990s, when restoration of dust jackets reached a high art, it soon became a controversial subject for rare book dealers and collectors. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing.
Many of the most recognizable dust jackets were designed by artists handpicked by the author or their publisher. As any dust jacket collector of 19th and 20th century dust jackets knows a dust jacket from this period is a rare item indeed. Despite the fact that dust jackets often include useful information about a book and its author, including biographical notes and often a portrait, it has long been research libraries practice to remove the jackets from new books during processing for their permanent place in the stacks. The hidden staircase illustrated by russell tandy in print. A book with its dust jacket present will always bring a premium. Feast your eyes on these beatiful book covers from 1917 to.
Jun 28, 2017 as any dust jacket collector of 19th and 20th century dust jackets knows a dust jacket from this period is a rare item indeed. 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. Pfister and lentner mention a slipcase, but not the dust jackets. I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Lot of 11 nice condition vintage hardy boys books, hardcovers with original dust jackets these all came from the same estate so they are all in similar age and condition.
Over time techniques of printing and marketing advanced allowing publishers to make book covers more colourful and appealing although at the time continued scrapping of lovely jackets as wrapping paper continued. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. The secret of the old clock illustrated by bill gillies. The books are not for sale, but facsimiles of most of the dust jackets may be made available upon request. Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it. Paperback books have their conveniences, but they can also get easily destroyed. Surviving pre1920 jackets add some additional value to the book they cover and, in some cases, can be worth much more than the book itself. A facsimile jacket does not add the same value to an older book that the original dust jacket in the same condition would add. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. Browse and buy a vast selection of classic dust jackets collections. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Not long ago, i found one little golden book that actually has a dust jacket. Since dust jackets are an integral part of the book, it is a good idea to protect the dust jacket as well as the book in order to protect your investment.
The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. Make sure to leave sufficient space on either side of the book to fold the side flaps. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. See more ideas about childrens picture books, classroom inspiration and playroom. This selection of gorgeous vintage dust jackets ranges from abstract design to detailed illustration. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers.
I read julian rotas article the fate and state of removable dustjackets reporting on the conference of the same name held at the university of london, with the sort of fascination and enthusiasm that i usually reserve for articles on. In 1959, only lenny bruce had the satiric chops to successfully riff on lynching, and he didnt think it was funny. This space can be used for any number of things, such as a book summary or an about the author section. In my view, the use of a pure mylar book cover on a hardcover book without a dust jacket still poses a problem of getting the cover folds to stay in place without the use of tape the books are too. Clearsleeve dustjacket covers are ideal for ensuring that the dustjackets on your most important books remain in the best possible condition. By the 1870s, dust jackets had become commonalthough in many cases, they were left blank. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Dust jacket made the process easy and provided a high quality finished project. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear.
Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. I used to work in a bookstore and sometimes we would receive good clean copies of new hardbacks with a damaged dustjacket, and depending on who the publisher was they would either send you a new jacket on its own or tell you to claim credit for the book. I want to start a company that makesremakes book covers and dust jackets. Dust jackets clearly dont actually protect a book from dust, and a quick skim of the wikipedia page for dust jackets shows that they never did. With a ruler, draw a lovely straight line for the top and cut out. If its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. Sep 02, 2012 this is a followup question from my previous inquiry about creating covers for hardcover books that do not originally come with dust jackets. Feb 6, 20 explore lancastercrs board book covers, dust jackets, etc.
Ability to buy only the dust jacket replacement cover. Unrestored vintage american mystery dust jackets most of the following dust jacket and book images are from the database of my personal collection. Careful dust jacket restoration includes removing any tape or other poorly made repairs, properly mending tears and filling in paper losses. Are there websites where i can buy jut a dust jacket. Our dust jackets are printed on satin paper stock with a. Reproductions of vintage book jackets for all your time. The dust jackets use significantly increased after 1920, when publishers used them as decorations with artistic designs and styles. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Dec 21, 2011 during the 1990s, when restoration of dust jackets reached a high art, it soon became a controversial subject for rare book dealers and collectors. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. The secret of the old clock illustrated by russell tandy in print.