Two years ago, Suzanne Hathon took a class on how to bind books. It was fascinating for her, not just because she loves books, but also because she’s Sterling Heights Library’s public ...

On April 7, 2023, Frederick C. James passed away. Fritz was owner and president of Library Binding Service (LBS) for 40 years, and through his drive, determination and innovation, moved the company ...

Harvard University removed human skin from the binding of "Des Destinées de L'âme" in Houghton Library on Wednesday after a review found ethical concerns with the book's origin and history. French ...

French author Arsène Houssaye wrote the book in 1879, then gave a copy to French physician Ludovic Bouland. Harvard Library For the last 90 years, Harvard University has had a book bound with human ...

IME, Library binding is ruggedized and doesn't include a dust jacket. There will probably be difference in the amt. of info included on the spine and cover as well.

After decades of controversy, the Harvard Library has removed the human skin binding one of the most notorious books in its collection, “Des destinées de l’âme.” “Harvard Library acknowledges past ...

The decision to find a “respectful final disposition” for human remains used for a 19th-century book comes amid growing scrutiny of their presence in museum collections. By Jennifer Schuessler and ...