Cleaning Recent - Vintage Paperback Pickups - ASMR - Really?!

[@TomElvisSmith]

I'm in the middle of watching this video and it's fantastic! I just had to write another comment to tell you that I'm also a stickler for unfolding turned over corners of pages. It makes me cringe when I see people leave them that way! I always try to fix them while reading my magazines.

[@JulesBurt]

Absolutely Tom, how could anyone not just find a bookmark eh? When I'm reading old Penguin books, I like to use a period bookmark if I can. I have a few from the 50's that I'll dig out for a future video. So, if this video is successful, by the looks of it, it is, what shall I cover in the future? Going to be itching to try another one with my new microphone.

[@TomElvisSmith]

@@JulesBurt Well, I'll tell you that page turning has always been the most effective trigger for me, so I don't think you will have any trouble incorporating that sound in any of your videos! Perhaps you could also do a cataloging video of sorts, as writing sounds are also very relaxing, as is typing. I really liked the preview look at some of those big Penguin books with the colorful plates. It shall be wonderful to get a better look at them in a future video, when you complete your collection! I have always found the use of tulips as currency in Holland to be a very interesting story. I first heard of the phenomenon on my favorite sitcom, "Head of the Class". Mr. Moore, played by Howard Hesseman, was a history teacher who used the instance of "tulip mania" to provide some insightful points regarding how we attach value to pieces of paper dubbed currency!

[@JulesBurt]

Fantastic! Tulipomania is an interesting subject and those King Penguins are beautiful editions. Got another one today, on Garden Moths, so one more closer to the set, almost there. I do plan a video showing how I catalogue my book collections as well🙂

[@JulesBurt]

Here you go Tom, almost embarrassed to share it but would appreciate your thoughts. Any good or completely off? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqLbaWeif6yib5I

[@TomElvisSmith]

@@JulesBurt I'm going to watch your video right now, and make some comments over there after I watch. Thank you for the link!

[@SubtropicBob]

It's always amazing to see how you clean up and repair your books!

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks Bob 🙂👍

[@jebgleason-allured5686]

Aside from the meditative nature of these videos I enjoy seeing the well-worn lives these books have had. It's great to see these appreciated and recirculated.

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks Jeb, it's both therapeutic and hopefully relaxing. I really enjoy cleaning old books and breathing new life into them🙂

[@thirdrail]

been enjoying your vintage paperback videos thanks, would like to see how you shelve and store them.

[@JulesBurt]

It's on the agenda Tommy, planning a bookshelf tour soon🙂

[@Seanbo88]

Like the change of pace, very interesting. I'd love to see a series where you maybe read some classics too, that'd be great.

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks Sean, I'm open to suggestions! A classic would be absolutely fine, as long as it's something I fancy myself. 🙂

[@pbofan]

Good to know I’m not the only one who’s fanatical about cleaning up new arrivals in whatever way possible.🙂

[@JulesBurt]

For sure, every new arrival will go through collection quarantine 🙂

[@philvandewand7182]

Absolutely loved the video! Relaxing and really a lot to learn!

[@JulesBurt]

That's fantastic, thanks Phil 👍🙂

[@TomElvisSmith]

Ah, this is wonderful! I always watch ASMR before I go to bed, so I shall be watching this video today. I already was watching some of your videos as ASMR before retiring, so I'm glad to see you are embracing your ASMR abilites! Also, I had no idea that anyone cleaned books, so this should be very interesting!

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks Tom, you are partly responsible! Fingers crossed this one hits the mark. I'm just starting to explore this and am going to invest in a better microphone soon.

[@alvinmarcus5780]

No danger of me owning a very expensive book Jules. Got to have money to do that. But I have fun on my limited budget. And that's what matters. Another enjoyable video. 👍😊

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks, it's all a out the knowledge though, you can easily pick up a book worth money if you know what you're looking for.

[@justmeandmuhaha]

Jules, you are absolutely fantastic. You have no idea how much your book cleaning & repair videos soothe my soul. Thank you so much for doing these!! I'm only a couple of videos in, so my question may have already been answered in another video, but I was wondering how you determine what needs to be done to a book, or what is worth having its cover fixed etc. Would you ever use sandpaper to make the edges look clean? Thank you!

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the videos🙂👍 in most cases, unless the book is an absolute dog, I'll give it a go to clean it up and repair it. I've considered sandpaper but, in my experience, it's not that great so I've steered clear for now!

[@communityrags6048]

Quite curious why you need to rub out pencil marks? I have books with pencil markings in, and I leave them there as they don't damage the integrity of the book (compared to ink markings, which can't be removed) Coming across random pencil markings can be kinda fun, someone's marginal notes or some history as to how it has been priced, for instance. That's just me, of course.

[@JulesBurt]

I like the books to be as near to as they were published. Personal preference. 👍

[@communityrags6048]

@@JulesBurt Cool :) Makes sense. Your collections make me salivate, I have to admit... I am looking forward to a video on the Doctor Who novels from the McCoy era (my favourite), from memory you still have a few to get?

[@JulesBurt]

I do still have a handful to get, maybe twelve or so👍

[@communityrags6048]

@@JulesBurt It's surprising / annoying how rare some of those are getting... did you not buy them as they were released back in the day? Also, I wonder if the new Target series are going to reprint at least some of the later and rarer (and pretty high quality) targets from the end of the run, that seemed to be mainly Hartnell and McCoy stories

[@JulesBurt]

I had the full set, pretty much all bought upon publication from about 1981. Loads signed by authors and cast members. Sadly I sold these on so these are replacments from the last five years or so. The new Targets look great, not sure if those later ones will ever get reprinted though.

[@chestertnted]

Very educational.

[@JulesBurt]

Thanks Ted, much appreciated!

[@alvinmarcus5780]

Just wondering, do you keep a record of all your books ? All the information about the books you acquire ? And I think it would be interesting to hear your collecting history. How it all came about. Till the next one. ✌

[@JulesBurt]

I do catalogue the paperbacks and the other main series I collect, avoids doubling up

[@DrScorpios]

You might consider using either an artists kneedable eraser or blue tac to lift off pencil marks.

[@JulesBurt]

The eraser I use is an artist one which I feel is highly effective.

[@DrScorpios]

@@JulesBurt The point is not about effectiveness as an eraser, but potential damage to the paper from the rubbing process. The kneedable eraser can be used to lift the mark rather than rubbing, so minimising the risk of damaging the paper.

[@JulesBurt]

Understood, I'll pick one up next time I'm at the art store. Might be good to have on those fragile books

[@johnalbert5786]

Do you have a vid on repairing vintage paperbacks?

[@JulesBurt]

Hi John, my monthly pick up videos all contain paperback cleaning and repair tips, have a look back through them. They are also collected into a playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLLaP9eE0e6mcfFVK53qz3d4Io49165c2Y

[@alvinmarcus5780]

Another question Jules. I'll drive anyone crazy.😜 What do you do for a rolled spine. Bugs me bad. Thanks for putting up with all my questions.

[@JulesBurt]

I sorted a rolled spine out recently, put the book in the microwave for 10 seconds, it heats the spine glue. You can then pinch it back in position. Repeat if nessecary. It does work, video coming soon🙂

[@alvinmarcus5780]

@@JulesBurt I knew you would have the answer. Thanks.

[@JulesBurt]

It'll make an interesting video!👍

[@nyyankeesbaby7]

Have u tried sanding the pages to remove the yellowing?

[@JulesBurt]

I have experimented with this to a degree. It does work with the very fine sand paper. Takes ages though and super messy!

[@nyyankeesbaby7]

@@JulesBurt I agree! After about an hour, it only looks about 50-75% better but it works well if there are marker stains or dirt...the yellowing alone takes a long time and the corners are a pain lol

[@JulesBurt]

I think it's best used on odd spots rather than the whole book.

[@kguen6993]

Can you get ink out?

[@JulesBurt]

Off a highly reflective or laminated cover yes, not out of pages though.

[@MANCHESTERMAN01]

Do you still own a shop.? or is all this stuff for your own collection.?

[@JulesBurt]

This is all from my own collection. The shop went in about 2004🙂

[@veritypickle8471]

Yup totes ASMR. Pls forget it though; the best ASMR is unintentional.

[@JulesBurt]

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