In the decades that followed, dust jackets became marketing tools that featured beautiful illustrations as well as promotional text about the book and its author. However, since it is itself relatively fragile, and since dust jackets have practical, aesthetic and sometimes financial value, the jacket may in turn be wrapped in another jacket, usually transparent, especially if the book is a library volume. I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. The middle decades of the twentieth century saw an extraordinary flourishing of the illustrated, pictorial dust jacket. The valuable rare book dust jacket rare books digest. Dust jackets clearly dont actually protect a book from dust, and a quick skim of the wikipedia page for dust jackets. Mar 04, 20 front cover of book itself, as illustrated by lester kohs. For those who do, it will be nothing less than a thrill. Theyre always sliding off, or arent in the right position when i go to close the book, or they fall off one side and just hang there flopping around. Perfectcover 7 stretchable book covers multiple colors durable, washable, reusable and protective jackets for hard cover schoolbooks and textbooks 4.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In addition to its promotional role, the dust jacket protects the book covers from damage. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. 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.
Boards are agetoned with rubbing at the spine and spine head, rear hinge cracked and webbing exposed. All i need is the height, width, and spine width of your book. Before the 1900s, book jackets were known as dust wrappers, or plain paper that protected books from the dust and dirt of the city right up to the point of purchaseto be thrown away to reveal the leather bindings beneath. Pfister and lentner mention a slipcase, but not the dust jackets. Beyond protecting the condition of book, the jackets might offer something unavailable in the book itself. The persuasive art of the dust jacket book covers have long been a source of artistic quality and, in the age of kindle, are reintroducing more and.
Be sure to list it the dj, not the book as acceptable if it looks at all bad. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. Most of us are familiar with mass market paperbacks, even the vintage ones such as this early bantam offering. Ive got a feeling that the mystery books will have all kinds of memorable wonders, too. Clearsleeve dustjacket protective cover 330mm x 10m. In addition to providing protection to the cover of your book, our dust jackets include two 3. The dust jacket is made from paper with two flaps that fit over the front and back covers, wrapping around the spine to encase the entire cover.
Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books. A brief history of the dust jacket book collecting guide. 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. Bantam was certainly not the first to try this experiment.
What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. Diy magnetic puzzles made from the dust jackets of your childrens books. I am primarily an artist, and facsimile dust jackets are treated as artistic works made to the highest standards. Mostly for my own amusement, and to decorate books that i bought secondhand which had no jackets. Careful dust jacket restoration includes removing any tape or other poorly made repairs, properly mending tears and filling in paper losses. Facsimile dust jacket only book not included add to cart.
If its a relatively thin book, ill use the dust cover flaps as a bookmark. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. Banning them simply because there are a few sellers committing fraud would be, imo, heavy handed. Alcoholics anonymous big book dust jacket reproductions. I sell no more than 1520 of these per year if that as they are laborintensive. 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.
From the 1920s, as the potential for the books protective wrapping to be used for promotion and enticement became clear, artists and illustrators on both sides of the atlantic applied their talents to this particular art form. Lovecraft is a rare book and an even rarer dust jacket. But how many of us know about paperbacks being issued with dust jackets. Eliot on the wrapper of an old faber and faber poetry book, or an original illustration by a renowned artist. By the 1870s, dust jackets had become commonalthough in many cases, they were left blank. The facsimile jackets are reproductions or compilations of scanned images of the originals. I have seen the same book with different content there. May 30, 2010 if its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. They were sized to fit the book, then inserted into brodart mylar sleeves. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust. We do not currently offer an option to manufacture dust jackets independently, so its not possible to order a dust jacket on its own or with an imagewrap book. Clearsleeve dustjacket protective cover 330mm x 10m roll.
Reproductions of vintage book jackets for all your time. The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. Most of them are clearly marked as facsimiles, and there are lots of collectors who like them. The illustrated man facsimile dust jacket for the first edition and early printings no book, jac. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop browse recent arrivals. From the earliest known jacket issued in 1819, the author surveys the entire field of british, american and european jackets and documents a part of publishing history that was nearly lost to the nineteenthcentury custom of discarding dust jackets so that the. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. At the end of 1800s publishers began making pictorial dust jackets, but the wrappers were still disposed of more often than not. I think understanding book jackets can be done with some quick marketing analysis. Apr 22, 2020 a dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a book s case from wear. 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. However, many people will stop and look at a book in a bookstore, because it has a welldesigned, attractive dust jacket. Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. From the earliest known jacket issued in 1819, the author surveys the entire field of british, american and european jackets and documents a part of publishing history that was nearly lost to the nineteenthcentury custom of discarding dustjackets so that the.
These reproduction dust jackets are for the 1st edition alcoholics anonymous big books printings 116. Book covers have long been a source of artistic quality and, in the age of kindle, are reintroducing more and more of us to the pleasures of. For those who never paused to think much about jackets, this book will be a revelation. No books all jackets state facsimile dust jackets l.
I have quite a few books that ive picked up from thrift stores that dont have jackets. 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. 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. Vintage hardy boys book lot with dust jackets the secret panel missing chums etc the missing chums. I also tend to take the dust jacket off of novels more than nonfiction.
This space can be used for any number of things, such as a book summary or an about the author section. If its a thick book, i usually take the dust jacket off until im finished reading, then put it back on for storage. They are fully adjustable and come in a range of sizes to accomodate dust jackets regardless of length or height. The dustjacket, originally designed to be thrown away after a book had been purchased, has become ever more important to book collectors, with the condition of the. This jacket has the printing number of the book eighth, ninth, tenth, etc printed on the spine just as the originals did. 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. The times literary supplement 2014 nearby words of dust jacket. I just added something that i forgot before, different text on those dust jackets. However, another set, in identical dust jackets and slipcases, was sold at auction in 2014. We have two more calls for papers for the annual samla conference between november 1517, 2019 in atlanta. 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. Once you get rid of the dust cover life gets better and you realize that the way to read a book is without the dust cover. Dust jackets for books were introduced very soon after dust was invented.
The dust jackets use significantly increased after 1920, when publishers used them as decorations with artistic designs and styles. Creating a book dust jacket from scratch youve probably been told never judge a book by its cover. Dust jacket definition is a paper cover for a book. Book cover banner great use for all of those hardcover dust jackets. It has to be very specific conditions for me to immerse in a book which is a pity cause i appreciated a lot new knowledge which came with reading.
Now we put a lot of stock in dust jacketsno one really follows the rule about judging books by their covers, you knowbut they didnt even. Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it. 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. Overall, a beautiful set, the books fine, the jackets and slipcases very good or better. Oct 21, 2017 the persuasive art of the dust jacket book covers have long been a source of artistic quality and, in the age of kindle, are reintroducing more and more of us to the pleasures of traditional reading. This entry was posted in dust jacket repair and restoration and tagged dust jacket restoration and repair paper repair on november 12, 2014 by taff this is the second part of a dust jacket restoration see part one here where i am removing a torn, wrinkled heat set plastic covering the entire front and rear panels as well as most of the flaps. I always like to find books that are unique in some way or are somehow compellingly different. A dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a books case from wear. 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. As a kid i was excited about every book, made drawings of battles, lists of indian terms, went to library to. 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. I dont remember about price and codes, although it may be the case, but im sure about.
Dust jacket definition and meaning collins english. These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read. The site also contains articles on reprojackets, how they are produced, and links for further reading. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Dustjackets, dust covers, book jackets and book wrappers. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. Nineteenthcentury dustjackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc.
The dust jacket is made from paper with two flaps that fit over the front and back covers, wrapping around. These jackets carefully restored using scans of the original cover paintings where possible and completely reset using digital versions of the original typefaces maintaining all typos, line and letter spacing of the original. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. From the earliest known jacket issued in 1819, the author surveys the entire field of british, american and european jackets and documents a part of publishing history that was nearly lost to the nineteenth. I have been getting more and more annoyed with them and starting today im throwing all of them away. The washington post vivid, gorgeous art graced books in the mid20th century, and martin salisbury has collected the most stunning examples in the illustrated dust jacket, 19201970. Nineteenthcentury dust jackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. Browse the latest new arrival jackets at facsimile dust jackets, llc. Also would be handy to be able to order a new dust cover for our other books.
I usually just throw it in a drawer while im reading a book and then put it back on when i go to put the book on a shelf. The case includes the front and back covers along with the spine. Some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by merriamwebster. Sep 25, 2017 an extremely early title in dust jacket, published in 1819. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. Authorized reproduction dust jackets by recoverings edgar rice burroughs, inc. Usually i made a collage image from magazine pictures, a few times i used photoshop or adobe illustrator to create a jacket design.
Is there a place just to buy dust jackets for books. The reasoning behind book dust jacket while there is a hardcover. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. Pages are mostly in excellent condition with minor wear. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Juniper books offers dust jackets only editions of some of our most popular sets so.
Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity. There were a number of european publishers who issued paperbacks with dust jackets on a regular basis. If its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. However, since it is itself relatively fragile, and since dust jackets have practical, aesthetic and sometimes financial value, the jacket may in turn be wrapped in another jacket, usually. A removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a book. Everymans library volumes were issued with dust jackets, from the drab, purely functional early wrappers with their advertisements of other everyman volumes and dent series, to the ultimate incorporation of pictorial covers designed to help sell the book as well as protect it.
A dust jacket is a loose paper cover which is put on a book to protect it. This is a followup question from my previous inquiry about creating covers for hardcover books that do not originally come with dust jackets. Zilink garment bags suit bags for storage and travel 43 inch dustproof suit cover with study zipper and clear window for suit, dress, jacket, shirt and coat set of 5 bonide 363 spider and ground bee killer 10 oz. Journalist ralph gardners visit to the fitterers bindery, part 2. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity. This mornings incredible time sink is this site, full of reproduction dust jackets for vintage books. This jacket is handproduced and labeled as a facsimile dust jacket. As any dust jacket collector of 19th and 20th century dust jackets knows a dust jacket from this period is a rare item indeed. Id like to be notified of new arrivals in the following categories. Never, ever, ever send any book with a visibly poor dust jacket into fba.
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