Comic Book Pressing and Cleaning: A How-To Guide

The first book of its kind! Gadbois lays out the entire process in a step-by-step easy to read format, materials list, and includes tips, tricks, and a troubleshooting chapter with plenty of full color photographs throughout the book.

Publisher Marketing: 1 GETTING STARTED SKIP TO THE FAST PRESS 5 THE PRESSING PROCESS 7 DETECTING RESTORATION 8 PRESSING MATERIALS NEEDED 12 2 HAND TOOLING HEAVY SMALL INDENTS 18 LOOSE STAPLES 22 MINOR SPINE ROLLS 23 STICKERS AND TAPE 24 TACKING IRON 27 3 DRY CLEANING STAPLES 32 FOIL AND/OR HEAVY HIGH GLOSS BOOKS 33 GOLDEN AGE BOOKS 34 SILVER AGE BOOKS 37 BRONZE AGE TO MODERN BOOKS 37 RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION REMOVAL 40 4 WASHING WATER OR 3% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE? 46 PROTECTING THE BOOK 47 COATING THE ENTIRE COVER 48 SPOT REMOVING FOXING, STAINS, TIDE LINES 50 RINSING 53 5 HUMIDIFICATION BUILDING A HUMIDITY CHAMBER 56 USING A HUMIDITY CHAMBER 59 CLEANING THE CHAMBER 60 6 BUILDING A BUFFER PREPARING A BOOK FOR HEAT PRESS 64 SQUARE BOUND/PRESTIGE FORMAT BOOKS 68 INSERTS, DIGITAL CODES, OTHER ODDITIES 74 7 HEAT PRESSING SETTING UP THE PRESS 76 COLD PRESSING 77 FASTPRESSING 78 MAJOR SPINE ROLLS 79 FINALLY, HEAT PRESSING! 81 PRESS SETTINGS BY ERA AND TYPE 82 8 TROUBLESHOOTING DID YOU DO THAT? 86 Review Quotes : "OUTSTANDING book for those wanting to learn the tricks of the trade... No more secrets, or price gouging by the big name pressers!" -Excelsiorcomix "Loved the ease of access diving into this book.. An absolute must have for anyone interested in trying it themselves." -BWC "This book IS SPECTACULAR! The author does a marvelous job pointing out every detail in the pressing and cleaning process." -JC Publisher Marketing : Learn how to press and clean comic books professionally or for yourself! There is much speculation in the community as to how and what this process is, and this how-to guide will show you the long-kept secrets of the pros. Gadbois lays out the entire process in a step-by-step easy to read format, materials list, and includes tips, tricks, and a troubleshooting chapter with plenty of full color photographs throughout the book. Also included is a special chapter on washing, a method that is gaining traction as an un-"restorative" technique that can remove stains, tanning, foxing, and other defects long thought to be impossible without restoration! These techniques can also be used on collectible Baseball cards, Magic, Pokémon Cards, and old documents. Contributor Bio: Gadbois, Jacob For several years now, Jacob Gadbois has been researching and testing various pressing and cleaning methods. Scouring the internet for information, speaking with professionals, and tuning the craft using the scientific method. His love of the collecting hobby drove him to form the best possible ways to preserve and improve collectible comic books. Jacob is an information sponge and self-taught innovator, previously in life mastering several crafts and skills including residential structural engineering, carpentry, electrical work, and project/program management.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 130 | Publication Date: 2019-03-14