Abstract
One of the most common types of damage to books is when the boards detach from the bookblock. Consequently, book binders and conservators have been creating ways to reattach boards for decades. This article will briefly examine some of these attachment methods and how they informed, but failed to address, some of the board reattachment problems commonly encountered. It then presents a reattachment treatment that requires minimal intervention to the original spine or board materials but still provides a secure means to attach the boards without compromising the integrity of the sewing structure and allows the volume to be fit for purpose. The treatment is efficient, safe and uses readily available equipment, making it ideal for conservators in private practice and those working with time and cost restraints. The article details step-by-step the novel technique that the author developed to address these issues.
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