![]() The straps should be wide enough for the size and thickness of the book and should not be fastened too tightly around the pages. You can join the straps using a small piece of double-sided tape (3M #415), while taking care that the tape does not come into contact with the book. ![]() Without support, gravity will pull on the binding and will likely cause significant damage to the sewing as well as the covering materials. Higher angles of display require significantly more support to prevent damage to the binding. ![]() Be mindful of the physical limitations of the binding when applying strapping. These are preferred over polyester terephthalate straps (Mylar-type), whose firmer edges may cut into the book materials. Polyethylene or polypropylene straps may be needed to support page openings. © Government of Canada, Canadian Conservation Institute. When displaying a book on an angle, ensure proper support along the thickness of the textblock by including a ledge or lip on the mount (Figure 1). ![]() Do not display volumes upright with their covers open without proper support underneath the textblock, because the weight can distort and damage the binding structure. Mounts must always account for both the binding structure and the weight of the book. If this is unavoidable, you can seal the wood and face it with acid-free matboard to provide a buffer. Wood is not typically recommended as a material for displaying books in exhibitions. ready-made soft book pillows or beanbags.You may also purchase ready-made options from conservation suppliers or improvise using common materials. binder’s board covered in cloth or paper.lightweight, inert plastic board, such as Coroplast (polypropylene twinwall plastic panel) or Hi-Core (polycarbonate twinwall profile sheet).thermoplastic polymer sheet, such as Vivak.acid-free matboard (100% rag or highly purified wood pulp).You can make a book mount using a variety of materials. A few simple and inexpensive display techniques can provide support for a book and help to prolong its life. The methods used can be complex or improvised. Support methodsīooks require adequate support to prevent damage during handling or display. This CCI Note was written to offer an introduction to book display methods and to provide references for further reading. Display aspects that will influence the final choice of how you support the book include the proposed environment, whether the book’s position will shift over the course of an exhibition, the book’s binding and the desired angle of display. They are not static objects, and to prevent damage, accommodations must be made for the binding structure. Almost all books are designed to be read. When displaying books, it is important to ensure adequate support. CCI does not endorse or make any representations about any products, services or materials detailed in this document or on external websites referenced in this document these products, services or materials are, therefore, used at your own risk. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, the publisher, Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), does not provide any guarantee with respect to this information, nor does it assume any liability for any loss, claim or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance upon the information. It does not necessarily apply in all situations, nor do any represented activities ensure complete protection as described. The information in this document is based on the current understanding of the issues presented.
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