Dust Jackets

Alessandra Kelley said:

And does anyone have a good source for those mylar sleeves for those without a business license?

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Gaylord handles them - you don't need any special connections to order from them.

http://www.gaylord.com/listing.asp?H=7&PCI=128317

These are great for rare books but otherwise, I likes my books nekid. I voted off.

I take them off.
But I honestly can't remember the last time I read a hardcover book.

On.

Isn't that the point of dust-jackets, to protect the book? Just sayin'.

First thing I do when I get home with my new book is to remove the dust jacket and banish it to its grisly fate in the trash can.

Can't stand them, refuse to keep them and, since I don't sell my books, it won't matter to me what the value is or isn't without those infernal wastes of material.

OFF. I don't like wrinkles or smudges!

I throw away the dust jacket. I simply have no use for them.

On. I like to look at the artwork and that way others can see what the book is without having to come over my shoulder to look forcing me to kill them.

Plus, the flap acts as a bookmark.

Alessandra Kelley said:

I don't mean to overreact here, but ... throw away a dust jacket?

As a bibliophile who has also painted cover art, I find that ... disappointing.

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It would solve the problem if someone could get someone to print the cover on ....the cover.

Instead of just adding more paper.

I know they can do that, because I have several books with cover art on both the cover itself AND the dust jacket.

Newer binding standards allow for that. Older ones, not so much.

Whether I'm planning on selling the books or not, I try to take care of my hardbacks. They're expensive, some cannot be replaced, and I want them to last. An example: back in the early 80's I picked up a set of gorgeous, glossy-stock 'Treasures of the World' hardbacks, showcasing the decorative arts and ornaments of major world cultures. They were covered in gold-stamped satin, with intaglio prints inlaid on the front covers. All three exposed edges of the text block were gilt, to minimize browning. The slipcase, also satin and gold, died within two years. I use these books in research and design, and I re-cover them in clear archival plastic every ten years or so. I could sell them now for serious money. But more importantly, they're still intact.

I'm a technical book-geek. I know the reason why hardbacks come with dustcovers, and I choose to augment those jackets. I just like the feel of a covered book, too.

I would never throw the dj away! Once I've finished reading, it goes back on the book.

Archerbird said:

It would solve the problem if someone could get someone to print the cover on ....the cover.

Instead of just adding more paper.

I know they can do that, because I have several books with cover art on both the cover itself AND the dust jacket.

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You mean, like they used to? DJs are a waste of paper that bring nothing to the story inside. If I want to see art I'll go to a museum. I pick up a book to read the words printed within.

Personally, I loathe cover art. That's one of the big reasons why the dust jackets go. The cover art does not add anything to the story for me and I often pass by books when browsing that keept their cover art busy or the centrepiece. The other big factor is that the cover art is almost always never targeted towards me, even if the book is.

Xelebes said:

Personally, I loathe cover art. That's one of the big reasons why the dust jackets go. The cover art does not add anything to the story for me and I often pass by books when browsing that keept their cover art busy or the centrepiece. The other big factor is that the cover art is almost always never targeted towards me, even if the book is.

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I'm shocked! I love a good cover. I especially love good dust jackets.

I always leave them on. The flaps make for awesome bookmarks!

Shadow_Ferret said:

On. I like to look at the artwork and that way others can see what the book is without having to come over my shoulder to look forcing me to kill them.

Plus, the flap acts as a bookmark.

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This ^^

On. Taking them off never occurs to me.

If I were a book collector like mscelina, I'd reconsider but when you buy a book that's sold by the hundred-thousand, there's hardly any value in having a pristine first edition.

I'm more careful with my author-signed books.

Off, and they stay off. Ripped up and in the bin. Hate them. Even when they're just on your shelf, they start riding up. Same thing with those cardboard sleeves over DVDs and Blu-rays that are over the actual cover. Tear them them up. Don't want them.

Dr.Gonzo said:

Off, and they stay off. Ripped up and in the bin. Hate them. Even when they're just on your shelf, they start riding up. Same thing with those cardboard sleeves over DVDs and Blu-rays that are over the actual cover. Tear them them up. Don't want them.

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mccardey said:

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I know. Unless it's a collectable like my first edition Slaughterhouse 5. Otherwise, bye bye.