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For that reason we were delighted to be able to help a friend when they needed a quote for a Book of Remembrance project to commemorate the men and women from Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, who gave their lives in the two World Wars.
The first thing we did was to source specialist paper that would stand the test of time. This is because a great deal of paper contains a high acid content. This causes the paper to literally burn away over time as the acid attacks the wood and cotton pulp that it is made of. The best example of this in newspaper print. You can see this turn yellow after only a few years. The yellowing is the start on the burning process.
To this end we settled on Conqueror CX22, Diamond White 160gsm paper which is ISO 9706 compliant, classifying it as permanent paper. Furthermore by going for the thickest paper grade it will also stand up to general wear and tear better than thinner materials.
Once the paper was chosen the next thing to do was decide on how the book was to be bound.
It was decided that the book would be hand sewn together before having 3mm thick front and back covers added. These covers would then be lined with finest quality goat skin and foil blocked in metallic gold foil to give it a truly elegant finish. Equally fine would be the spine which would be fitted with head and tail bands to hide the stitching and foil blocked in gold as well.
All in all this really was a quotation for a truly magnificent leather bound book that would last the test of time.
If you would like a quotation for a leather bound book please call the boys at Modern Print & Design today on 01646 68276.
