The Restoration of Books after the flood
Here is a really interesting resource - a video on the restoration of books immediately after the flood:
Originally produced by the Royal College of Art, London, 1968.
Book conservators begin to restore the many books damaged by the devastating flood in Florence, Italy in 1966. Peter Waters covers a book in leather. Christopher Clarkson makes a velum binding.
This video is made available from the University of Utah. Hat tip to PhiloBiblos
Comments
Hi - Your blog is fabulous and is an amazing resource for me as I begin a research paper on Conservation and Florence Flood. I'm getting my masters in library and info. science and am currently taking Intro to Preservation. Such great luck for me that you've created an interesting and meaningful bibliography of articles and media on the flood.
If I come across anything new that I think may interest you, I'll send it. Thanks for the work you are doing,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | February 18, 2007 11:58 PM
Thanks Sue - I am glad you found it useful. I am sure there is a lot more out there so it would be great if you find new things to let us know.
Posted by: Anthony | February 19, 2007 10:24 AM