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. Hyperallergic lushly illustrated, salisburys exciting visual history showcases the work of edward gorey, vanessa bell, alvin lustig, and many others. In collector circles, the paper wrapper is regarded as an integral part of a book. 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 nineteenth. If a book catches a browsers eye, he or she can then turn to the dust jacket s back and flaps to find information about the author and a synopsis of the book. Day of the triffids dust jacket in need of restoration. Bibliophiles know that a good dust jacket will help protect their precious books from the ravages of sun and shelf wear. As the name suggests, a dust jacket protects the book from dust, and increases its life. This example is from wikipedia and may be reused under a cc bysa license. You can protect a dust jacket by purchasing mylar covers designed specifically to protect dust jackets. 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.
A removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. This outer cover has folded flaps that secure it inside the front and back book covers. 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. Mar 14, 2020 a dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a book s case from wear. I agree with brian the dust jacket is like part of the book and if its thrown away its like throwing away the whole book and thats just wrong. Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. Oct 04, 2015 anatomy of a hardcover dust jacketpart one published on october 4, 2015 october 4. The sheaths typically housed literary annuals, gift books, or pocket diaries. The famed ben stahl illustrated the dust jacket, but lester kohs illustrated the front cover of the book itself. Dec 14, 2012 a document cleaning pad is also the tool you would use to clean a papermatte dust jacket do not use windex on a dust jacket. Jul 12, 2018 book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a book s longevity.
The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. The beginners guide to cleaning your books book riot. Dust jacket noun definition and synonyms macmillan dictionary. Feb 06, 2017 if its a book i own, then i take off the dust jacket before reading, so it doesnt get ruined. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. Those who love old books are all too aware that the original dust jacket is often missing. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. 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.
Absorene book and paper cleaner absorene is a magical putty straight from the hands of the bookish angels. Some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. The reasoning behind book dust jacket while there is a hardcover. 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. Anatomy of a hardcover dust jacketpart one linkedin. Front cover of dust jacket, illustrated by ben stahl. They were essentially small boxes, open on one or both ends, often constructed of pasteboard. The front panel, front turn, and front flap together comprise the front of the dust jacket. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers.
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. The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations. 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. Found only on hardcover books, the dust jacket will normally be made from paper or plastic or plastic covered paper with the ends of which wrapped inside the book cover. Creating a book dust jacket from scratch youve probably been told never judge a book by its cover. Sep 02, 2012 has anyone made a dust jacket and then inserted the new dust jacket into a paperbacked book cover like the brodart archival series. A brief history of the dust jacket book collecting guide. In light of the skills ive learned this summer, i decided to offer my services in repairing the dust jacket.
The first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. Ten 10 11h x 24l brodart foldon archival book jacket protective sheets dust cover 11x24 4. The dust jacket is made from paper with two flaps that fit over the front and back covers, wrapping around. Mar 04, 20 in the example shown here, it is a fifth printing. Kandice mccallum, aka lady bluestocking, makes facsimile reproductions and custom dust jackets for vintage books. If you want the entire dust jacket of your book to be covered in coloured paper, you may have to buy some bigger sheets. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. Jul 26, 20 dont hate on the dust jacket some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. But whatever dust jacket cover you decide, your books can rival the bestsellers. 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. I was fine with the remainder of the dust jacket being white. 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. Thomas tanselle, it was likely these sheaths that gave prominence to the idea of a detachable publishers covering.
Pfister and lentner mention a slipcase, but not the dust jackets. Between different cover materials, dust jackets, diamond 3d cover coatings, and hot foil stamping, youve got a lot of options for your book. A guide to book conditions the hobbit first edition by j. Draw vertical lines on the paper from the spines edges to the top and bottom. 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. Because dust jackets were disposable for so long, today they are considered to be. The illustrated dust jacket celebrates the history of the book jacket. I always like to find books that are unique in some way or are somehow compellingly different. 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. 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.
Once intended to be temporary and disposable protection for beautifully bound books, dust jackets have becomein some waysmore valuable than the books they protect. The illustrated dust jacket, 19201970 by martin salisbury, chronicles how this once disposable object became a major creative force in publishing. When did dust jackets first appear, and what exactly are they for. Wikipedia has decent article on the subject, which includes the following historical notes. In the 1920s there was a resurgence of collecting modern first editions, and a widespread insistence on a high standard of condition made the dust jacket more vital than ever. Fragile in nature, wrapping around the hard covers, they have received the hardest wear and often discarded when they became. Feb 10, 2012 in which i demonstrate how i put dust jackets on books. About dust jacket dustjacket is a multiservice publishing and media company.
Before vacuuming, remove the dust jacket cover and turn the book upside down so the dust wont sift between the pages. For my sons picture books, i always take off the dust jacket, but i save them for when we eventually pass the books on to someone else. The part of the hardcover and the dust jacket which covers the binding of the book is called the spine. Dont hate on the dust jacket some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. Dust jackets provide the vast majority of books published today with their only color and art. It comes in a tub and has the consistency of slightly dry playdoh. Start by taking off the dust jacket and holding the book upside down to prevent dirt from dropping into the pages. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust. Aug 10, 2014 the first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. 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. This space can be used for any number of things, such as a book summary or an about the author section. Nineteenthcentury dustjackets is a comprehensive general history of publishers dust jackets during the first century of their use.
Buy 10 10 brodart foldon book covers centerloading, adjustable, clear mylar. Tolkien when considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is just a drop in the bucket. I am thinking about using the paper insert from a brodart archival book cover as a dust jacket and then inserting this dust cover into another brodart archival book cover. Dust on the top edge of pages may be removed with a vacuum cleaner using the soft brush attachment. From cambridge english corpus there was a portrait on the dust jacket which showed that science had been combined with art in the most tasteful possible manner.
Most of the readers of this article would have read at least one hardcover book in their life. Besides these temporary boards or blank pages, the earliest version of the dust jacket was a slipcase, or sheath, first seen in the late 18th century. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Dust jackets from the 1920s and later were often decorated in art deco styles. 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. Before the 1820s, most books were published as unbound sellers. History and further information on dust jackets on wikipedia. In which i demonstrate how i put dust jackets on books. Anatomy of a hardcover dust jacketpart one published on october 4, 2015 october 4. Has anyone made a dust jacket and then inserted the new dust jacket into a paperbacked book cover like the brodart archival series. Without their jackets, most books are visually dull. I am wondering, what is the reason behind adding a dust jacket when a book has a hardcover as well. I have thrown one dust jacket away and that was because it was in such horrible condition it was nonrepairable and throwing it away killed me to do.
However, another set, in identical dust jackets and slipcases, was sold at auction in 2014. Learn more about this oftenimportant detail as it applies to book collecting. Dust jacket definition is a paper cover for a book. Overall, a beautiful set, the books fine, the jackets and slipcases very good or better. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. A recent book described as mint or as new was expected to be in its original jacket.
Alternatively, its just a way to get a fancy design on the front of the book because its cheaper to print than onto the hardcover binding. 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. Office products free delivery possible on eligible purchases. So heres how i created my diy dust jackets and made my bookshelf look 100x better. Much of the value of a modern first edition resides in the book jacket. Indeed, typographer ruari mclean asserted that the sheath can be called the progenitor of the book jacket, since its function was to attract and protect. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. From abstract design to detailed illustrations, enjoy these gorgeous vintage dust jackets. However, many people will stop and look at a book in a bookstore, because it has a welldesigned, attractive dust jacket. If its a book i own, then i take off the dust jacket before reading, so it doesnt get ruined.
Get the best deal for books with dust jacket from the largest online selection at. Ive had this debate before but i wanted to see if there was any sort of consensus on the matter. Find an 11 x 17 inch piece of paper to make a book dust jacket. We help authors, organizations, and companies create high quality resources that fit their needs. Use the softbristle attachment of a vacuum hose to remove the dust from the top edge of the book, which is now facing down. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. A selection of dust jackets for each artist reveals how far the book as an artefact had travelled from the days of the plain wrapper in the nineteenth.
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. Ive heard people say that the whole point of a dust jacket is to protect the book itself from stains and scuffs when its being used. 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. Feb 6, 20 explore lancastercrs board book covers, dust jackets, etc. Often the back panel or flaps are printed with biographical information about the author, a. In addition to providing protection to the cover of your book, our dust jackets include two 3.
Most of us are familiar with mass market paperbacks, even the vintage ones such as this early bantam offering. Dust jacket meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. I was raised to believe that a dust jacket was meant to make the book look nice on the shelf, so i would leave it on the shelf whenever i was reading a book and taking it somewhere, so the dust jacket wouldnt get ruined. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Facsimile dust jackets llc had its beginnings in 1995 when i started making a few facsimiles solely for my own use. An extremely early title in dust jacket, published in 1819. The printing of the book is faultless and the binding and dust jacket are perfect. The case includes the front and back covers along with the spine. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. 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 a ph.
See more ideas about book crafts, crafts and old books. These dust jacketed paperbacks are highly prized by vintage paperback collectors. A cardboard sleeve in which a phonograph record is. A dust jacket, also known as a dust cover or book cover, protects a books case from wear. By definition, the dust jacket is a book s detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations.
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