Book conservators are often faced with the challenge of working with unfamiliar, idiosyncratic, and complex books. In such cases making a model of a binding can be of great benefit and insight into previous binding practices. This is especially true when presented with a book found in a fragmented state.
In book conservation we often have to face situation where the handling, opening and consultation of a book could cause irreversible damage. We have to find solutions to both protect the book as an historical object and to restore its usability as a repository of knowledge.
Great images from our Conservation and Creative Arts students from their recent European study tour. Visits included Gravensteen Castle en route to Amsterdam, the Het Loo Paleis, Apeldoorn, Boijman's "Mad About Surrealism," exhibition in Rotterdam.