Send a few clear photographs — cover, spine, and any damaged pages — to marketing@bjjahanianbook.com, or call the studio at (315) 469-8785 to schedule a free in-person consultation. You'll receive a written estimate within five business days.
Most restorations move through the studio in four to ten weeks. Custom new bindings depend on materials; leather work with imported goatskin usually runs six to twelve weeks. Rush work is occasionally possible for an added fee.
Every technique we use is chosen so that a future conservator can undo it. That means pH-neutral, water-reversible adhesives, Japanese kozo tissue for mending, and cotton or linen thread for sewing. We do not use pressure-sensitive tape, hot-melt glue, or synthetic leather.
For most family and reading copies, thoughtful restoration increases both usability and sentimental value. For rare or collectible books, we always discuss market implications first — sometimes the right answer is a protective box, not a restoration.
Yes. We provide double-boxed, insured shipping instructions and can arrange pickup for local clients within a 25-mile radius of Syracuse. Institutional clients often prefer to hand-deliver.
We take a limited number of institutional and small-batch commercial projects each quarter — typically dissertations, presentation volumes, or archival rehousing. Please contact us with details.
Check, ACH transfer, and all major credit cards. A 30% materials deposit is due at the start of the project; the balance is due on collection or before shipping.
Yes. In-studio consultations by appointment are free, whether or not you decide to move forward. We consider it part of the trade.
Karen answers every message personally, usually within one business day.
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