Antique Book Rescue - Transforming a 130-Year-Old Book - FINALE

[@louisea966]

wow, just amazing transformation. i have really enjoyed watching this. i hope you have handwritten in a message and the date of rebinding for the person who pulls this off a shelf in another 100 years. thank you for the videos

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Adding notes to a rebound book is actually recommended in the manual I just read, so I intend to do that for this one. edit - I'm pinning this comment thread to the top, as the question seems to be coming up a lot. Perhaps I'll make an addendum video on the subject.

[@MattHaugh]

Came here to ask the same question. Imagine the thrill of finding that note in 100 years, and feeling even more connected to the total story of the artifact. Thanks for the great content!

[@jclark2752]

I agree! I think people who do restorations generally do not document themselves enough on their work! Humility, consideration, and no small dose of hesitation may stay their hand after working to remove superfluous markings, but I firmly believe that adding specific notes only adds to the intrigue and value of the end result! I encourage people to write a note within a book Any Time it is gifted, or otherwise changes hands. Thus the unique story continues, and a richer experience is forged.

[@HidalgoLikeTheHorse]

@@FourKeysBookArts well if you do make another video ill come watch it. :D

[@_Kruczek_]

I just wanted to share, that thanks to your videos I started and made my first notebook in leather c::

[@FourKeysBookArts]

That is awesome!

[@tetsi0815]

This has easily become one of my favorite channels on KZbin.

[@parmathrond]

A master class in bookbinding! Thank you for sharing your art with us. Your videos are superb. A joy to watch, every time.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@allisonbradley3499]

Less elaborate that the ones you've been doing recently but just as satisfying. I look forward to the day where you're confident enough with the gold to do it directly on the book! I love that bookbinding seems to be an eternal learning process.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

It certainly is, which is part of the joy of it. I love when I discover some new tip or technique that solves a problem I've experienced personally. Thanks for watching!

[@lornacy]

Could you do the gold on the leather before you put it on the spine? Sort of like a bigger version of the label?

[@lewisdraper1]

@@lornacy i imagine you would potentially get some warping of the text

[@lornacy]

@@lewisdraper1 Ah, good point. I hadn't thought of that. The leather on the spine gets stretched a bit, doesn't it? Thanks!

[@gordonshkurhan]

So many tips and tricks! It's fabulous that you were able to salvage that book in such an elegant way. Really appreciate that you share your knowledge. Thanks for the great videos.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

My pleasure! I'm glad you found the series helpful.

[@di_tattoolover]

I've been waiting patiently for Episode 3. And it was well worth the wait. It is amazing to see the difference in the book afterwards. So magical to watch. Thank you Sir for sharing your skills.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@schattenblume4795]

If you take suggestion I would love another series of rebinding a classic, similair to your dune one. Maybe something like the hobbit or a collection of fairytales

[@stevesundstrom7867]

Thanks for keeping the art alive!

[@johnmcmunn3827]

Setting Reverse Type .. Hence, Minding your p's and q's ..... Fantastic work and highly skilled craftsmanship ... cheers

[@DanielCooper1]

I sincerely love watching you at work. Your process, along with your calming voice just makes this so much more enjoyable. Thank you for these.

[@plewelly]

Thanks for the half hour of peace and entertainment first thing in the morning.

[@Aldo.flores]

That was a beautiful job, it’s so mesmerizing the amount of work behind each project and the result it’s simply beautiful

[@applebumpcaster8240]

saved a 130 year old book. beautiful!

[@Art_Murder]

My favorite KZbinr is uploading so often I'm so lucky to have found your channel

[@inezgriffiths5190]

I've loved watching you bring this book back to life Dennis! Its been a absolute joy watching you work and for me as a hobby binder learning more about the art and craft of Bookbinding. You've made a fabulous job of it, ans I'm sure Lord Tennyson himself would be proud! Thank you.

[@j.s.matlock1456]

There's something calming and almost meditative in watching you work.

[@jclark2752]

Seeing such attention and care given to objects with value so easily overlooked gives me a pleasure I cannot easily explain. It just feels 'right', 'goodly', and even 'noble' in its own unique way… Keep up the good work! Future generations send their gratitude! 🤓❤️❤️❤️

[@ji___ker]

I find your content easily the most enjoyable content I have ever watched on this platform. The way you teach and the lessons you give during the process about patience and paying attention to the details are just so comforting. I'm a book binding teacher myself and these are really helpful and inspiring, thank you!

[@robertfox1401]

I am blown away with how good this looks! You are a very talented craftsman.

[@soitalwaysgoes]

I started bookbinding when I was a preteen so I’ve been doing it for half my life. Life gets in the way and I haven’t bound anything for years until i found your channel. Now i am practicing marbling paper almost every day and I’m starting a new book project. So thanks!

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

Greetings and compliments from the Netherlands! Big fan of your videos, as well as your creations and restorations.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

Thank you very much!

[@adstoop7885]

En zo denk ik er ook over.

[@Rankinefile]

Thanks!

[@SebastienFortin07]

That's a very intricate and difficult art, book binding. Absolutely amazing work.

[@TheRealPolecat]

Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing time watching a craftsman at work. 📓👍

[@aakashmohapatra6437]

what a beautiful journey it was. looking forward to the next one. plz dont make us wait long.

[@GuildOfTheBlackCrow]

What an absolute pleasure it's been following this repair. Thank you.

[@StrangeLake]

Amazing to see how bad its condition was initially and how beautiful it has become. Amazing work as always!

[@kellybennett4838]

Another incredible work of art! These are mine and my wife's favourite videos to watch in the evening while we relax. Always grateful for your hard work, both in the bookbinding itself but also in the filming and editing of these amazing videos.

[@cathybeverage]

Watching the whole process was very enjoyable. Thank you for the informative videos. I can’t wait for the next series.

[@JacquiSimpsonArt]

Absolutely beautiful Dennis. What a treat to watch. Your videos too are amazing. Thank you so much. From South Africa xxx

[@matthewl.5059]

Impressive, you have an art form when you bring books back to life.

[@benchandler4298]

What a fantastic result. I loved following the process.

[@olivier2553]

Thanks Dennis, that is a lovely restoration.

[@Jen39x]

I was excited when KZbin algorithm marketed us up as I’ve wanted to hand bind books and repair old ones since I was a teenager. The idea is still fascinating but I’m not sure I would ever want to mess with the leather decoration.

[@cyberlolo_Fr]

I finally understand why my book clothes have glue spots : no press ! Just a brick. It’s enough. A great thank you !

[@ashrubber]

I have to applaud the quality of the video editing here. It's easy to feel transported into Dennis's workshop as he explains and demonstrates everything in such a well-paced manner Thank you so much for yet another great book binding series. I can't wait for the next one 😊

[@godfreyofb158]

Lovely series. The final before and after shots are incredible, you definitely breathed new life into that book.

[@lachie_fazz]

One of the best Channel KZbin, the videography, the attention to detail and the high quality nature of it not to mention the time you take to rebind these books. It truly shows passion and love for what you do and i will continue to support.

[@dilihopa]

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship. ❤

[@gordon8858]

Hi Dennis, Thank you for taking the time and trouble to video this amazing restoration and share this truly wonderful transformation, it is a view into the work that book restoration requires and you with the video have shown the skills that bring a 130-year-old book back to life. Your attention to detail is incredible and the dedication that you commit is a credit to you. Thank you Dennis and I eagerly await further videos from your Binary. 10/10 5*****

[@stephanieraffel8824]

It is a pleasure to watch your work. Your attention to detail....chef's kiss!!

[@rafaellaragalvez7364]

Awesome job! I love all the time and effort you put in this projects that you are so kind to share with us.

[@tracyalbert6056]

Amazing job Denis. Love to watch your transformations. The book binding you do is simply stunning!!!

[@alynn.art.studio]

❤ Beautiful! So glad I stuck around to see it completed!

[@csteinbeck]

Beautiful work, beautiful narration! Thanks for the journey through all three parts.

[@Ckaldren]

I love your work! And thank you for teaching me to bind books!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

My pleasure! Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@naomilangevin3944]

I really like that two tone color. It looks very nice.

[@dagoonite]

Book binding is fascinating to me. It's approachable enough that even I can do it, but the upper level of skill is something truly masterful to watch. Thank you for sharing that level of skill.

[@jaromir_kovar]

Hello Dennis, thank you very much for this series and all your videos. They are incredibly healing. You have restored and rebuilt something which was on the brink of non-existence. I wonder, if the book is conscious (I'm not saying it isn't), how wonderful it must feel. How incredibly lucky to cross paths with you and your intent. I think, when we review our lives, at the very end, without pretense and posturing, it will be acts such as these that will reveal our life worth. How much we created, how much beauty we brought to the world that desperately needs it. What was our intent. How much we healed - objects, people, nature. I feel blessed by being able to see your work of passion, your peace and kindness. Thank you and have a beautiful holiday season. You and your loved ones.

[@unidadPerez]

4 year ago I was looking into book binding and your chanel helped me immensely to be able to make the book, I'm so grateful for being able to see more and more of your work and makes me want to begin a project from anew

[@Dusty_Inkwell]

A former shell of itself, it hath returned to looking downright dapper. Incredible work as always. I so love to watch you work and create these gorgeous books!

[@Shenzao]

It would be a harder ask that I not tune back in to see what you get up to next, I think. It's fascinating and inspiring. One of your prior playlists is why I've obtained the non-adhesive binding book and some rudimentary supplies to get started. Thank you for sharing the craft and your love of it.

[@pufthemajicdragon]

So much love for this book that most of us have never heard of. It's inspiring. And a reminder that all knowledge is precious

[@negotiableaffections]

just beautiful, Dennis.

[@richardruiz3654]

I LOVE all of your work. This one is very touching for me, I wish I knew why. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jcortese3300]

Fantastic as always -- and I swear that book is smiling. You're the fairy godfather of neglected books; that one's gone from Cinder-fella to Prince Charming.

[@muhammadfadhil2919]

The best channel ever

[@rickorr2181]

Incredible! Thank you for sharing your amazing skill. Your work, combined with the video quality, is second to none!

[@Henryanne34]

Words cannot describe how happy your videos make me! I look forward to each new video you upload, and what new project you'll be working on. Please keep up your extraordinary work! And thank you for bringing us with you.

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

Beautiful job! The care you take over every aspect is very therapeutic to watch.

[@moimoi73000]

For me these restorations videos are the most relaxing things to watch. Thank you very much for them. Great work on that book too, it really is an impressive transformation!

[@Teschmacher]

Thank you for making these videos and sharing your craft! It's been awesome to watch.

[@Baelfyr]

Amazing work as always. Interesting new methods for binding a book. I like the 3/4 leather covering look with the book cloth to finish it. The labeling is an interesting way of approach, not sure how I feel about it, it doesn't look bad, but it also doesn't look like it belongs to the book, should be interesting to see how it will look in the future after it weathers.

[@mags8014]

Each time Four Keys … comes up in my notifications, I am delighted and dive in for a fascinating half hour or so. This one was just that and I love watching not only your bookbinding skills, but the use of those beautiful tools. Thank you, Dennis; please keep them coming!

[@RomantiCynic]

An amazing transformation and a great watch, as always! Many thanks!

[@punkusnickus]

Beautiful and understated. I really appreciate the work you put in on this one.

[@j.477]

Loved it. This is content of value. Thanks, J.

[@steveireland1860]

Dennis, and absolutely fabulous piece of work again, well done, one can only be inspired , bravo !!

[@thunderbasilisk1352]

Man these are just amazing! Seeing the restoration process is mezmerizing.

[@tmcconnell4484]

Thank you! You are the first person I started watching for book binding and you have inspired me to start my own book binding journey. Been 3 years now. But not advanced enough to work with leather. Thank you for helping me find my passion I want to follow for the rest of my life!

[@FourKeysBookArts]

That is wonderful to hear. Keep at it!

[@greyhaircrafter]

Beautiful work on an everyday object

[@paradox...]

I swear one of these days I want to try my hand at bookbinding... you're such an inspiration!

[@thallone]

I am torn between the videos with commmentary and the ASMR videos without it. Both are wonderful and informative!

[@nightlark]

oh wow, the before and after montage at the end is so incredible to see. thank you for preserving this craft!!

[@MrMistoffelees]

Another lovely video series. I have no idea why the YT algorithm decided I needed to see your work, but I'm glad it did!

[@richardcorwin1828]

Beautifully done Dennis. Thank you for sharing.

[@NUTTER8291]

TRULY BEAUTIFUL ❤ i've loved watching this series and looking forward to the next !!

[@matthewgrunewald1827]

Amazing work Dennis, can’t wait for the next project!

[@traceyirwin1954]

Totally gorgeous book, I love watching your videos thank you ❤😊

[@chazira7604]

Whenever I need to cut something very close to a surface, I use nail scissors. They are really thin, pretty sharp, and the curve allows you to get very close to the surface. Thank you for all the inspiration and the super relaxing videos!

[@zlatan_2197]

What a beautiful book, amazing work. You take big pride in your craft and it shows, job well done.

[@PendragonDaGreat]

I'll be honest, when I saw books bound like this I thought the book cloth went _under_ the leather. Learn something new every day.

[@annebrunner9698]

Dennis, you are a true master of your art. Thanks.

[@FourKeysBookArts]

You are too kind, thank you.

[@archbishop8719]

I love your content and am glad that you are back with a fun project!

[@yoniverbugt7075]

I am in awe of your art. It is truly magnificent and I enjoy every second watching you work!❤

[@MrSpacepauls]

Truly beautiful craftsmanship

[@Litterati]

I love this part of the process the most. It’s so satisfying to watch the final steps and the comparisons to before and now. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@guyloren]

Thank you SO much Dennis, this was a truly inspired project- crafting excellence paired with preservation. A triumph! 🏆🙏🏻

[@aaronfleisher4694]

What a treat to start the day!

[@quakxy_dukx]

Nicely done, as always. I’m excited for the next one

[@teejaykaye]

What an absolutely gorgeous final piece ❤

[@BrassMtn]

Wow it is incredible how much work goes into making a book! What an amazing craft! That book came out beautiful and thank you for sharing!

[@duncandomey8199]

So impractical in the modern world, awesome to watch. Thank you for keeping these skills alive and sharing with the rest of us! I wish I could afford a few of my favorite books given this treatment.

[@gdude2775]

I love how well this book came out. I bet the bookstore owner would be amazed.

[@axolot-l6369]

Absolutely stunning work!

[@drakedragonking4698]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Thanks to your videos I’ve been able to make a 7 volume set for a series I can’t get a physical copy, your channel has truly made me appreciate all the incredible work that goes into make a book by hand.

[@foundwisdom]

Beautiful journey to follow. Great work! Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more.

[@iamdawt]

Gorgeous! It's such a pleasure watching you work.

[@GuilhermeFelixLeite]

I loved this series! Your job is amazing 🤩 Greetings from Brazil