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. Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. Dust jackets are the loose paper cover wrapped around the cover of a hard bound book rarely a perfect bound book. Also would be handy to be able to order a new dust cover for our other books. The dust jacket for the buckram library binding had no decorations on either front or back, and no advertisements. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. Clear n easy book jacket cover sheet 8 wide x 18 long made from 1. 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. A letter from lewis carroll to his publisher in 1876 provides insight into how dust jackets were viewed in the period.
A removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a book. The little lady of the big house facsimile jacket only. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. Like to be able to edit the dust cover and just print it. Frame childrens book dust covers, so big j wont rip. Replace this filename by typing dust jacket, press spacebar, type your initials, press spacebar, and type your partners initials. 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 abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. Im a big fan of book design, so, if the designer has a really compelling, visually engaging vision for the dust jacket, i can kind of get onboard with that. Bloomsbury group member vanessa bell gave her sister virginia woolfs books a distinct modern style. 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. These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read.
Another important element from the perspective of the publisher is that using the paper cover, you can have one edition, let say, in english, targeted to all the english speaking countries, and print different dust jackets, way cheaper than a different hard cover, where you target the specific market where you are going to sell the book, for. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. For dirty matte finished dust jackets or pages, the best book treatment is a document cleaning pad. In the file name text box, a suggested file name should be highlighted. 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. 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. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, first second. 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. 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. A facsimile jacket does not add the same value to an older book that the original dust jacket in the same condition would add.
A college roommate of mine removed the dust jackets from his books and. By the 1870s, dust jackets had become commonalthough in many cases, they were left blank. Nineteenthcentury dustjackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use. Wikipedia has decent article on the subject, which includes the following historical notes. Our durable covers protect your books jacket from tears, oil, dirt, grease, spills, rain, and even uv damage. Twist the bag a bit to loosen some dust and rub it around gently on the surface of the jacket with your clean fingers, a soft brush or the pad itself. The site also contains articles on reprojackets, how they are produced, and links for further reading. I always like to find books that are unique in some way or are somehow compellingly different. This space can be used for any number of things, such as a book summary or an about the author section. For those who never paused to think much about jackets, this book will be a revelation. See more ideas about book crafts, old books and book art. If its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book.
Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. 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. Hi all, i purchased this from amazon as the brodart precut sleeves i also bought were just not big enough for the page marvel omnibus books, this roll was. Alcoholics anonymous big books for sale, find first, second, third, fourth and international editions. Rare dust jackets mean big bucks in the antiquarian book business. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. 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. Be sure to list it the dj, not the book as acceptable if it looks at all bad. The section, title, and author appear at the head of the spine, and a stencillike serial number at the foot guide 31. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing. These second edition reproductions are also reversible, the same as the originals were.
If its an investmentquality volume, its wise to make no alterations. Japanese tissue, paper repair, talas, tape removal during a recent visit to my favorite used book store, the brattle book shop, i stumbled across a book that i thought would make a great gift for a friend of mine, who will soon be moving out to chicago to start work on. What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. If its a thick book, i usually take the dust jacket off until im finished reading, then put it back on for storage. I also tend to take the dust jacket off of novels more than nonfiction. Covers come with an optional use adhesive tab to keep the cover in place. While a dustjacket is also referred to as a dustwrapper, a dust cover, a book. Ive used many different book covering products over the years, and these are my top choice.
Many of the most recognizable dust jackets were designed by artists handpicked by the author or their publisher. Ability to buy only the dust jacket replacement cover. 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 only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout.
Feb 6, 20 explore lancastercrs board book covers, dust jackets, etc. A dust jacket is a loose paper cover which is put on a book to protect it. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. 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.
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. The back cover of a paperback or a dust jacket, or the back cover of a casewrap book needs to display its bookland ean barcode, which is covered in a separate article. May 30, 2010 if its a recent, brandnew book, you could try contacting the publisher. The other major difference between dust jackets and the covers of softcover books is that the cover is intrinsic to the book and cannot be easily separated from the bookblock. In the application or software you are using to create your book cover set the size of the page, layer, drawing, canvas or whatever your application uses to define the image object to match the template width and template length height found in the template dimensions section of the template generator window. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Ive used many different bookcovering products over the years, and these are my top choice. This is a followup question from my previous inquiry about creating covers for hardcover books that do not originally come with dust jackets. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket.
I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. To the right of the save in text box, click the dropdown arrow and select your period folder. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. As a general rule, do nothing to affect a books authenticity, which. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. For example, a first edition of the great gatsby or the maltese falcon in good condition. Book covers, dust jackets, and casewrap books the book. If its a relatively thin book, ill use the dust cover flaps as a bookmark.
I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust. In the images below, the style numbering follows seymour guide 19. You can protect a dust jacket by purchasing mylar covers designed specifically to protect dust jackets. The gatsbys dust jacket is worth more than the book itself. Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity. The first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A farewell to arms facsimile dust jacket for the first edition book. Before altering your dust jackets or any other part of a book, ask yourself what its value is to you. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers.
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. 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. See more ideas about childrens picture books, classroom inspiration and playroom. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity. However, the idea of protecting something quite durable with something way more fragile while using this outer, fragile layer also as a medium for the visual design actually. For those who do, it will be nothing less than a thrill. Dust jackets specialties graphic finishers book binding. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can.
Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers. These reproduction dust jackets are for the first and second printings of the 2nd edition alcoholics anonymous big books. Turns out there was a extra letter in black font on a black background in lightroom. In addition to providing protection to the cover of your book, our dust jackets include two 3. Nineteenthcentury dust jackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use. Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers by joel friedlander on december 15, 2010 19 comments one of the most challenging tasks for a doityourself selfpublisher is laying out a dust jacket for a hardcover book. I am wondering, what is the reason behind adding a dust jacket when a book has a hardcover as well.
Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear. May 16, 2014 ideas to do with the dust covers of childrens picture books. Accurate folding perforated lines no need to score before folding, and having adhesive tabs already on the product has made this a very efficient and easy way to cover book dust jackets. Bell used no more than two or three colors for her book designs, but the dust jackets remain some of the most beautiful in literature. Some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. Dust jacket definition and meaning collins english. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a. 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.
Call 419 5635905 or email abookman for more information, order a big book, or to sell your books. Never, ever, ever send any book with a visibly poor dust jacket into fba. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a summary of the book from the publisher known as a. A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a book s perfection. 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. Dec 15, 2010 free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers by joel friedlander on december 15, 2010 19 comments one of the most challenging tasks for a doityourself selfpublisher is laying out a dust jacket for a hardcover book. Dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. Alcoholics anonymous big book dust jacket reproductions.