The best dressed book in the room will always be the traditionally bound one. We make sure these works of art and history don’t fade into the sunset.
Time machines in disguise
Our handbound books let you travel back in time to a forgotten era. We use time-honoured techniques to turn modern books into bygone treasures and make antique books young again.
We work with libraries, galleries, universities, and passionate book lovers who want their cherished titles to live long and prosper. (Yes, we’re also Star Trek fans.)
From Bibles to biographies to literary classics, we can transform any book into an enduring tome or unique keepsake.
We’re professional book whisperers with a lot more glue
Whether your book is coming apart at the seams or you want to give it a museum-worthy makeover, we can help.
Founded by the monks of Farnborough Abbey, we’re carrying their legacy forwards with less chanting and a much better heating system.
Our fully-equipped bookbindery blends eight decades of experience with countless centuries of tradition and cultural heritage.
Our services include:
- Restoration of leather and cloth-bound books
- Leather binding including the use of calfskin and goatskin
- Hardback library-style cloth bindings including the binding of magazines
- Memorial books made to order
- Slipcases and boxes made to order
Browse our gallery to see the magic for yourself, including our work on the signed autobiography of the legendary Nelson Mandela for a private London gallery.
To find out more, pop over to our services page or give us a ring on 07789 432437.
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