Paperback Into a Hardcover | The Hobbit

Recreating the first edition look of The Hobbit | Giving a new life for my worn-out paperback.
How I turned my beaten-up paperback of The Hobbit into a convincing first edition replica. In this video, I take a damaged, well-loved copy of Tolkien’s classic and give it a new cover, transforming it into a beautiful book worthy to be on your personal library.

🛠️ What You'll See:
Assessing the damaged paperback and planning the restoration.
Preparing the book block for the new cover.
Designing the cover to be faithful to the 1st edition for an authentic look.
The final transformation—watch this paperback become a vintage-inspired copy!

Whether you're a book restoration hobbyist, a Tolkien fan, or just love DIY book projects, this is a must-watch! Please like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookbinding and restoration content.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Measurements
01:42 - Designing the cover
07:40 - Cutting the cover boards
11:20 - Assembling the cover
14:18 - Testing the cover design
14:55 - Gluing the cover wrap
18:06 - Preparing the book block
20:34 - Adding the maps as endpapers
24:15 - Trimming the endpapers
25:05 - Attaching the cover to the book block
28:09 - Final result

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