Expert Book Repair for all Your Treasured Volumes

Whether it's a family Bible, a well-loved Missal, or another beloved book, I can restore it with care and protect it for future generations

before and after image of a hand Missal with detached cover and collapsed spine restored with new leather cover
A fully restored 1920s hand Missal

Since 2017, I’ve been restoring well-loved books, and adding a personalised touch to new books, by using traditional bookbinding techniques and the highest quality materials. You can find out more about my mission to bring beauty back to books (and see an embarrasing childhood picture of me!) on the About page.

bookbinder sewing a book on four tapes on a wooden sewing frame

Find out more about my bookbinding specialisms by clicking the images below *coming soon

Before and after Bible spine in black leather redyed black
Bible Repair
Pocket Missal before and after with new leather cover and gold cross
Missal Repair
Clamshell box half open revealing leather book inside
Slipcases & Boxes

Book Restoration Gallery

Click each image to take a closer look at some of the Bibles, Missals, and antique books I’ve restored. If you’d like to know more about how I achieved these transformations, you’ll find detailed descriptions and behind-the-scenes photos at my Blog page. 

Book Repair Process

Not sure what information you’ll need  to provide? Accurate information means I can provide you with an accurate quote. The good news is, it takes no time at all to, so I’ve written a brief guide to help you assess your book for repair. Then you can send me photos and the information via the Contact page.

Testimonials

Ready to bring your book back to life? Click the button to get your free quote.

Have further questions? The answers are below...

Can my book even be repaired?

You’ve kept your irreplaceable old book in a box or bag for years, and now you’re finally getting round to looking in to professional book repair for it. But it’s in a really bad shape – can it even be repaired?

I’m here to reassure you that a book can be in several peices and still brought back to life. Let’s take a look at the wide variety of issues I can deal with, and you can make a note of which ones apply to your book for when you’d like me to take a look at yours. [Read more]

Red Rot on the cover and spine of a Victorian leather book

Four easy steps to assess your book for repair

What does a bookbinder need to know to give you an accurate quote for a book repair project? Each binder may have further questions, especially concerning the value of the book if it’s an antique volume, but for most of us this simple 4 step assessment you can carry out at home will help us present you with an appropriate estimate.

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Antique book with detached boards and broken spine

How much does a book repair cost? How long does it take?

Before you commit to having your treasured book restored, you’ll want to know (at least roughly) how long it will take, and what investment you’ll need to make in the restoration. 

While every book is different and I quote each one individually (more on that process later), I can provide you with some examples to help give you an idea about how much it will cost to have your book repaired.

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19th Century Hebrew book of Genesis before and after leather rebacking repair
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