Indicate whether the book is hardcover or softcover. Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop used books and rare. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. The famed ben stahl illustrated the dust jacket, but lester kohs illustrated the front cover of the book itself.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. I absolutely love dust jackets and design behind them. Written by the innovators of the first home shop dust collection system, dust collection basics covers every aspect from design to sizing a dust collector, grounding, on through choosing duct material. The book examines when and why publishers began to issue dustjackets, the subsequent growth of their use, and the role they played in marketing. The first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. Without their jackets, most books are visually dull.
Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. Front cover of dust jacket, illustrated by ben stahl. As on all our book jackets, there will be an attached signed label on the verso of the read more. Burrowing owl has become a downtown destination for book lovers of all ages, and the only fullservice bookstore in canyon, tx. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. This is especially true of findable books such as many modern first. 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. Included are the rare allenclosing jackets that were issued on some annuals and trade books, ornate victorian jackets. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. The importance of dust jackets a college roommate of mine removed the dust jackets from his books and threw them away as soon as he bought them. 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. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc.
If the book is signed by the author, tick the relevant box. The book was published in 1922 by harcourt, brace and company. This jacket will also fit subsequent early printings if you have one. This is a musthave book for anyone planning to install a home shop dust collection system.
This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket. Not to mention when it comes to rare books the dust jacket is like 80% of the price, and i cant imagine if i threw away a dust jacket from some first edition of a contemporary author, which later becomes. These can also include diamond 3d metallic foil, diamond 3d clear, or diamond 3d textures. An extremely early title in dust jacket, published in 1819. 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. 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.
Other people find a brief introduction to book collecting there isnt one type of book collector. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. A little about me friends have suggested i put a few details about me on the site perhaps it all seemed too impersonal. Adult video gallery at the paramount, amarillo, texas. A rendered facsimile dust jacket for the first edition book of babbit. If the book is a hardcover and has a dust jacket then tick the relevant box.
Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity. These dustjacketed paperbacks are highly prized by vintage paperback collectors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a book. Make offer alcoholics anonymous 1st edition th printing 1950 with original dust jacket 1st print 1936 the eight points of the oxford group c. 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. Dustjacket books and treasures, halifax, nova scotia.
Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. As any dust jacket collector of 19th and 20th century dust jackets knows a dust jacket from this period is a rare item indeed. I regret, that at least for the present, i am ceasing the production of facsimile dust jackets due to personal health issues, time, and money constraints. If youve ever kept a copy of a book that you had already finished reading, youve already started. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. If a book catches a browsers eye, he or she can then turn to the dust jackets back and flaps to find information about the author and a synopsis of the book. Ever since 1977 weve been carefully perfecting the craft of creating the best letterman jackets out there, shipping them all over the world, from amarillo to australia. The original dust jacket was digitally scanned restored from an original by fine artist john anthony miller and has been trimmed, enclosed in a mylar jacket protector and read more. Bloomsbury group member vanessa bell gave her sister virginia woolfs books a distinct modern style. Many of the most recognizable dust jackets were designed by artists handpicked by the author or their publisher. Pfister and lentner mention a slipcase, but not the dust jackets. If the book was published in 1970 or later, then you could search by the isbn number alone.
Facsimile dust jacket for the doubleday 1959 first edition. Many thanks to everyone who supported me over the years. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. This facsimile dust jacket will also fit most of the later early editions. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. Day sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday.
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. Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart of downtown halifax. Lady bluestocking facsimile dust jacketsdetailshow to. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop browse recent arrivals. Adult video gallery at the paramount amarillo, texas. I cant believe people would throw them away, to me its an integral part of the book. In 40 years of collecting and research, tanselle is aware of fewer than 1,900 copies of 19thcentury books with surviving dust jackets. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. 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. However, another set, in identical dust jackets and slipcases, was sold at auction in 2014.
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 continued. 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. What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. 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. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. 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.
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