A dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. When walking down the new releases aisle of your local bookstore or library, you may notice something all of the hardcover also known as casebound books have a dust jacket, a removable laminated cover that wraps around the existing cover of the book. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more. The very first dust jackets or dust wrappers appeared in 1832 with the sole purpose of protecting books during transport between the printer and the bookstore. Perfectly located in the heritage listed pastoral chambers of inverell, youll find the dust jacket for books, a selfproclaimed aladdins cave of. Dustjacket books and treasures, halifax, nova scotia. A great little title about the soldiers who joined the aif from inverell and who were part of the 1916.
Aug 10, 2014 the first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers. The friendly staff are knowledgeable and happy to help. Dust jacket fiction books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. In the 1920s there was a resurgence of collecting modern first editions, and a widespread insistence on a high standard of. Nov 24, 2014 avid reader bookshop and cafe, brisbane. Watching the xaxis coordinate in the status bar, move the ruler guide to 2. 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. Apr 22, 2020 a dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a books case from wear.
Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear. 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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Perfectly located in the heritage listed pastoral chambers of inverell, youll find the dust jacket for books, a selfproclaimed aladdins cave of literary treasures just waiting to be discovered. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop browse recent arrivals. Wikipedia has decent article on the subject, which includes the following historical notes. The dust jacket has a superb range that only an independent bookseller can achieve.
Draw vertical lines on the paper from the spines edges to the top and bottom of the paper. Thanks deb for the recommendation and it was so hard not to purchase any more books but we have limited ourselves to three books each as we had accumulated way too many already. Our team is here to support you in creating the project you set out to. The publishers are professionals who give books a great look. 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. 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. A french fold dust jacket has an extra flap on the top and bottom of this style of dust jacket. 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.
Thank you for helping create the project weve worked so hard on. Orpheus bookshop inverell 84 otho street, inverell, new south wales 2360 rated 3. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. The dust jacket inspires a love of reading, learning and discovery. Favourite bookshop the dust jacket, inverell traveller. After it is folded, it wraps around the book in the same way a standard dust jacket fits a book. The books are housed in various rooms in this old building and it is lovely to explore. I had already been collecting books for some time, and found it discouraging that i would never be able to acquire many of the books i wanted in jacket. Dust jacket is located at 44 byron st, inverell, nsw. Whether its full scale publishing or if you already have a book and need some publicity work. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. Book mockup dust jacket edition ultra sharp 8 psd presentations 15 different book mockups option. Specializing in the unusual, rare and general books of interest as well as facsimile dust jackets.
Beautiful independent book shop the dust jacket, inverell. A dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a books case from wear. A modern first editions value is very much dependant on its dust jacket dust wrapper or dust cover. Whenever i have a hardcover with a dust jacket, i take the jacket off while i read and put it back on once i return it to the shelf. I like to take them off but i wouldnt know what else to do with them. Booksellers began to leave the jackets on for display as they were often more appealing than the plain cloth cover underneath. The modernstyle dust jacket was first introduced in the 1830salthough possibly earlier evidence is inconclusive. Find an 11 x 17 inch piece of paper to make a book dust jacket. Use an author driven approach to create projects that impact the world. Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books.
A dust jacket is a loose paper cover which is put on a book to protect it. The valuable rare book dust jacket by the bookworm on february 26, 2012 art of the book, modern firsts a modern first editions value is very much dependant on its dust jacket dust wrapper or dust cover. In this regard it resembles a tonsil, absorbing abuse on behalf of a larger, more. Buy poetry books with dust jacket and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Little gallery nets a good response the inverell times inverell, nsw. A first edition published by stackpole sons in 1939. Hundreds of second hand books are available at very reasonable prices and all proceeds go to the local charities. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. 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. When walking down the new releases aisle of your local bookstore or library, you may notice something all of the hardcover also known as casebound books have a dust jacket, a removable laminated cover that wraps around the existing cover of. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a summary of the book from the.
A brief history of the dust jacket book collecting guide. The dust jackets themselves were worthless and the plain paper was discarded when the books were unwrapped for display in bookstores. Plus there are educational toys and games and an excellent kids room. Facsimile dust jackets llc had its beginnings in 1995 when i started making a few facsimiles solely for my own use. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. Jul 12, 2018 find an 11 x 17 inch piece of paper to make a book dust jacket.
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. Dust jacket definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Clear n easy book jacket cover sheet 10 wide x 2012 long made from 1. A wide selection is already available for collectable and important books, and the repertoire is ever growing. Thanks deb for the recommendation and it was so hard not to purchase any more books but we have limited ourselves to three books each as we had accumulated way too many already on our trip, so of course way. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. Buy dust jacket book covers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The dust jacket bookshop in byron street in inverell, nsw almost next door to coles supermarket is worth a visit. I usually just throw it in a drawer while im reading a book and then put it back on when i.
What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. The case includes the front and back covers along with the spine. Game space bookstore in inverell, new south wales facebook. Once intended to be temporary and disposable protection for beautifully. Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart of downtown halifax. Oct 09, 2014 91014 inverell is a beautiful little town with the best bookshop called the dust jacket. Perfectly located in the heritage listed pastoral chambers of inverell, youll find the dust jacket for books, a self. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. A very desirable copy should not only come in its original dust jacket, but the condition of its wrapper should be in relatively mint. Dust jacket has published two books for me and never have i been more pleased.
These can also include diamond 3d metallic foil, diamond 3d clear, or diamond 3d textures. A rendered facsimile dust jacket for the english uk jonathan cape first edition book of for your eyes only the 6th of the james bond series books, which was published in 1960. Jul 26, 20 a dust jacket guards against scratches, scuffs, jelly, and other distortions unworthy of a books perfection. Phantom bookshop is a used and rare bookshop since 1995 selling used and rare books in all areas as well as john anthony miller signed prints in ventura, ca. Covers come with an optional use adhesive tab to keep the cover in place. Visit this bookshop frequently fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff. Inverell new south wales kruising around australia.
These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read. I had already been collecting books for some time, and found it discouraging that i would never be. Dust jacket made the process easy and provided a high quality finished project. Dust jacket books is a concept in modern book sale management. The dust jacket bookshop, inverell nsw megalong books, leura nsw echo point visitor centre, katoomba nsw if you have contact with another shop or agency that would like to stock my book please have them email me. She said the local interest has been supportive for the little gallery, tucked in the drive behind out the back cafe and the dust jacket bookshop. Visit the dust jacket on your trip to inverell or australia. Dust jacket definition and meaning collins english.
Inverell new south wales posted on october 9, 2014 by dimcfarlane369. What a fab bookshop the dust jacket, inverell traveller. Dustjacket protected in archival mylar cover 1953 reprint of a title first published in 1948. Dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. With our world travel planner, inverell attractions like the dust jacket can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more yellow pages directory. 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. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A french fold jacket is a more elegant style for a highquality book. The valuable rare book dust jacket rare books digest. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged.
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