Book collecting dust jackets harlem

For information on book collecting in general the rules of which generally apply to modern library collecting, see steve trussels excellent website books and book collecting. Poetry collection, written between 1962 and 1969 relating what happened at that. Once intended to be temporary and disposable protection for beautifully. Many thanks to everyone who supported me over the years.

Collecting the harlem renaissance a gallery of books, ephemera, and a bit of. What exactly is the value of dust jackets on kids books. How to clean, repair and protect leather books book collecting guide. Collection of book jackets nypl digital collections. These dustjacketed paperbacks are highly prized by vintage paperback collectors. It exists april 7, 20 by rebeccaromney many novices to book collecting dont get dust jackets. Protect books without existing dust jackets by making your own acidfree clear cover out of acetate. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian.

I was fine with the remainder of the dust jacket being white. Protect books with dust jackets by covering them with an acidfree clear cover a jacket over your dust jacket. 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 famed ben stahl illustrated the dust jacket, but lester kohs illustrated the front cover of the book itself. Frequently asked questions modern library collecting. Bell used no more than two or three colors for her book designs, but the dust jackets remain some of the most. As others have mentioned, i, too, take the dust jacket off while im reading a book and put it back on when im finished.

The valuable rare book dust jacket rare books digest. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book. The harlem book fair is the united states largest africanamerican book fair and the nations flagship black literary event. Before the 1900s, book jackets were known as dust wrappers, or plain paper that protected books from the dust and dirt of the city right up to the point of purchaseto be. 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. Friday black, a collection of short stories by nana kwame adjeibrenyah quercus. Dust jacket with small publishers notice tipped to front panel. 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. This detachable piece of paper is called the dust jacket. Learn more about dust jackets and their importance to your collection. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. As any dust jacket collector of 19th and 20th century dust jackets knows a dust jacket from this period is a rare item indeed. A letter from lewis carroll to his publisher in 1876 provides insight into how dust jackets were viewed in the period.

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. This outer cover has folded flaps that hold it to the front and back book covers. Stamp collecting kgt knight books by stanley phillips. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. I have a complicated relationship to the dust jacket. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. 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. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. The volume collects her creations alongside writings by poet kevin. 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. The dust jacket makes the book look more puttogether and dressed in my mind my toddler immediately removes the dust jackets from her books and tries to with mine. Kids books have such fun dust jackets that im trying to figure out a cute and easy way to display some of our favorites. The dust jackets themselves were worthless and the plain paper was discarded when the books were unwrapped for display in bookstores.

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. How can certain first editions suddenly lose all their collectible value if theyre missing the paper they were wrapped in. 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. On the other hand, i really like the loa dust jackets, but.

So heres how i created my diy dust jackets and made my bookshelf look 100x better. Everymans library dust jackets collecting everymans. Pfister and lentner mention a slipcase, but not the dust jackets. Extremely rare work first edition in dust jacket, seldom seen inscribed. Hughes first collection of poems since 1932 and a rather uncommon wartime. Early dust jackets pre20th century are incredibly unique and a major bonus to ones collection. Often the cover consists of a detachable piece of paper wrapped around the front and back using folded flaps. Book dust jackets are essential to ensuring a books longevity. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. 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.

A removable paper cover used to protect the binding of a book. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. The first known dust jacket dates back to about 1829, with general use becoming common by the late 1870s. Browse and buy a vast selection of classic dust jackets collections. 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. The first rule of collecting has been stated so many times, in so many places, that is has become a cliche but that doesnt make it less true. One of the most influential and certainly most iconic cultural revolutions in american history, the harlem renaissance offers a compelling repertoire for both seasoned and novice book collectors. The dust jackets use significantly increased after 1920, when publishers used them as decorations with artistic designs and styles. My complicated relationship to the dust jacket book riot. I regularly get rid of dust jackets on almost all my books. If youve purchased a hardcover book, youre probably familiar with the dust jacket or, depending on which side of the pond you are, the. 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. This is especially true of findable books such as many modern first.

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. 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. Dust jackets provide the vast majority of books published today with their only color and art. Home to harlem dust jacket harper and brothers, 1928. 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. I think they can be too commercial, flashy and i want to emphasize the book itself rather than a design that demands your attention. Follow this simple process to protect and maintain your books without breaking the bank buying professional book. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc.

A brief history of the dust jacket used books and rare. If you want the entire dust jacket of your book to be covered in coloured paper, you may have to buy some bigger sheets. In the world of books, is there anything as sumptuous as a leather binding. For a pretty good glossary of book collecting terms, see the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Without their jackets, most books are visually dull. The only reasons i can really see for the existence of dust jackets on kids books are aesthetic reasons. This allows you to see your collection but reduces dust build up.

The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Finding books in their original dust jackets is a challenging and fascinating venture. One of the most influential and certainly most iconic cultural revolutions in american history, the harlem renaissance offers a compelling repertoire for. That leather derives from living creatures should make us ever more eager to care for it. Home to harlem first edition claude mckay bauman rare books. By the 1870s, dust jackets had become commonalthough in many cases, they were left blank. These dust jackets could remain on the book when it was opened, providing protection for volumes even as they were read. You can protect a dust jacket by purchasing mylar covers designed specifically to protect dust jackets. The section, title, and author appear at the head of the spine, and a stencillike serial number at the foot guide 31.

This vintage antiquarian book is in very good collectible condition with light. A brief history of the dust jacket book collecting guide. Some other interesting exceptions occurred during the harlem renaissance when you had 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. The best books of 2019 picked by the years best writers books. 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. Wikipedia has decent article on the subject, which includes the following historical notes. She was also collecting books with dust jackets designed by one woman. Included are the rare allenclosing jackets that were issued on some annuals and trade books, ornate victorian jackets.

Surviving pre1920 jackets add some additional value to the book they cover and, in some cases, can be worth much more than the book itself. I protect the dust jackets with a clear archival cover to keep them pristine or in the case of. Dust jacket by the african american artist aaron douglas for claude mckays. Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart of downtown halifax. 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. For the uninitiated, on the books dust jacket, she explains the origins of the term. The dust jacket for the buckram library binding had no decorations on either front or back, and no advertisements. At the end of 1800s publishers began making pictorial dust jackets, but the wrappers were still disposed of more often than not. Lady bluestocking facsimile dust jacketsdetailshow to. When you pick up a book, the first thing that greets you is the cover.

Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary. Overall, a beautiful set, the books fine, the jackets and slipcases very good or better. In the 1920s there was a resurgence of collecting modern first editions, and a. It wasnt a bestseller when it was released in 1925 with only. For modern first editions most of the 20th century, acquiring a book with its original dust jacket in fine or nearfine condition will mean the difference. Scott fitzgeralds the great gatsby with the original dust jacket is one of those rare books to track down. In 40 years of collecting and research, tanselle is aware of fewer than 1,900 copies of 19thcentury books with surviving dust jackets.

However, another set, in identical dust jackets and slipcases, was sold at auction in 2014. Held annually in harlem, new york, the harlem book fair features exhibition booths, panel discussions, book sales, and workshops. This seller has earned a 4 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. Dustjacket books and treasures, halifax, nova scotia.