I hope the folks in that book shop in Scotland get to see this.
@quakxy_dukxАй бұрын
That’s what I was thinking
@megbishop638Ай бұрын
We did 😇
@SurinaSlackArtАй бұрын
@@megbishop638 yay!! I'm so glad to hear it
@DylanBoyce27 күн бұрын
@@megbishop638 if im ever in scotland ill be sure to visit the Megbi Shop!
@scottlidstone1902Ай бұрын
Congratulations, you now owe the South Shields Public Library 82,542.12 pounds.
@LauradicusАй бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
@LauradicusАй бұрын
Marvelous, simple marvelous!
@TonboIVАй бұрын
What is this weird "." symbol you've written? Are you from the future? Our Pounds having Schillings in them! He owes £85,542 2s 4¾d
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Just as I'd feared!😂
@scottlidstone1902Ай бұрын
@@TonboIV I think it's metric now
@ThwaitenatorАй бұрын
My friends work in this bookshop!! I’ll be sure to share with them :)
@ButteredSlightly28 күн бұрын
Need an update!
@yakumorisuke9403Ай бұрын
South Shields is next to Newcastle - someone took this book across the border to avoid the library fees! 🤣🤣 And now you've taken it even further to give it an entirely new life!
@DanielCoffey67Ай бұрын
Rebinding fugitive books like this is often done in the Literary Witness Protection Programme.
@dave_s_vidsАй бұрын
@@DanielCoffey67 Nice 🤭
@yakumorisuke9403Ай бұрын
@@DanielCoffey67 🤣🤣🤣
@shari5982Ай бұрын
If you want to show more video of your trip, my feelings wouldn’t be hurt.😁
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Maybe - I shot sooo much footage its not even funny!🤣
@vintagelady1Ай бұрын
I could be persuaded to watch that too---it is a lovely place and fits well with watching a soothing & fascinating video about restoring an old book.
@ameliagfawkes51229 күн бұрын
@@FourKeysBookArts It's always a weird feeling when KZbinrs come to Scotland and you find out, after the fact, that they weren't that far away from you, albeit that Edinburgh, in which I lived for a year, is on the other side of the country, even if that's only around 70 miles away.
@PendragonDaGreatАй бұрын
If you ever visit Portland, Oregon make sure to set a couple hours aside to visit Powell's "City of Books" especially their rare book room. I think you'd enjoy it, it's a lot like the bookshop you bought this book from but slightly better catalogued.
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. Yet another stop on my ever-growing book-travel itinerary!
@James-vw9yyАй бұрын
@@FourKeysBookArts Oh if you're a fan of books you'd love Powell's! They have a very good online catelog of the books they have, including in the rare book room. Thank you for the video!
@zizn8rАй бұрын
Restoration of this quality is like the Baumgartner painting restorations, absolutely stunnning!
@majora748Ай бұрын
theres even japeness mulberry paper (washecoso) in both hehe
@asmolyeti6689Ай бұрын
I was looking for this comment an I somehow completely missed it lmao
@kenthomas1109Ай бұрын
Brilliant!
@PristineTX24 күн бұрын
@@majora748 washi kozo
@patsabol869915 күн бұрын
Amen!
@pinklady7896Ай бұрын
Oh, this is just what I need this evening! (UK time) Complete relaxation. Thank you!
@ruairi_dАй бұрын
Same! Just what I was thinking. After a long day at work, this is just what I need tonight :)
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@notahotshotАй бұрын
One of your videos popped up for me, and I've binge watched just about your whole catalogue. At work we keep tally books, recording information at various locations. We have used store bought notebooks, with hand drawn columns, and hand written header titles for years. In need of new books soon, having watched your videos, I decided to dive into creating custom tally books. I've just today completed the binding on the first one. As a first attempt, thanks to your videos, it turned out very well. It's a brown "leather" hardcover, hollow spine, with grey end papers, yellow accent pages, and yellow end bands (glued in, not sewn). I have to make a second one for another location, and already have family members asking to pay me to make journals for them, when I feel I'm ready for that. I'm 57 and, thanks to you, have discovered a new, very enjoyable endeavor. Thank you for your videos.
@JMS-211128 күн бұрын
Always a pleasure. Just a comment on applying moisture without using water, I would use laponite, it's a synthetic clay that absorbs water and is very useful in instances when you need to apply moisture deliberately and with precision.
@artifalse27 күн бұрын
i became obsessed with book binding when i was little thanks to Mo rom Inkheart. At the time, he was the father i didn't think i would ever have. Seeing how much ptience this takes has always amazed me, Inkheart never did Mo's work enough credit, despite how important it was to the last book especially. You're a hero of the literary world my friend.
@2rueblue12 күн бұрын
Another amazing show, thank you for all your hard work also I do hope you enjoyed your trip. All the very best from Scotland
@severianthefool723327 күн бұрын
Your channel combines two of my favorite things- books, and passionate people talking about the things they’re passionate about
@caspenbeeАй бұрын
Your papermaking skills are so impressive. And wow it looks SO much sturdier and cleaner! Looks like it'll be preserved for another 150 years or so, thanks to you. Can't wait to see your cover design.
@jacobdoran943314 күн бұрын
It would be funny to return it to the library once this is all done ^___^
@cuttingbored419519 күн бұрын
Armchair Books is a beautiful place - I have many happy memories of browsing those shelves.
@Art_MurderАй бұрын
this is my favorite youtube channel. Man i'm serious please upload as often as you (feasibly and comfortably) can
@Rivi_StyxАй бұрын
I love the smell of an old bookstore!
@relaxcutglueАй бұрын
This was so fun & relaxing to watch! Looking forward to part 2!
@bradboxrud7233Ай бұрын
This just made my night! I want you to know your dune series has gotten me into book binding and leather working. It has been a blast, and thank you for being an inspiration
@XyerDarkАй бұрын
For a book this old it's surprising in what good conditions it was in, but you definitely gave it an even bigger lift.
@hopefulwanderАй бұрын
This is such a beautiful and mesmerizing craft. I want to be able to do this so bad.
@mcbeties7338Ай бұрын
What you say is true! There's so many wonderful bookshops in Scotland. My favourite bookshop I came across was Leakey's Bookshop in Inverness. I picked up some lithographs of Jessie M. King's artworks there.
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
There really are! I was only able to visit so many; I wish I could have made it to all of them!
@maryamabdulla179Ай бұрын
Your videos are so mesmerising, and it NEVER fails to make me run to watch them! The quality is top-notch and shows the amount of dedication, love and hard work you put in everything you bring out! Looking forward to the second part! Cheers
@TealCheetahАй бұрын
The haircut is my favorite part, can't wait
@valentineroseАй бұрын
I quite literally feel like an apprentice to your art and aspire to one day have your finesse with bookbinding.📚✨💜
@treeflamingoАй бұрын
It's always a good day when Dennis brings us an update from the bindery
@misterjaxon255919 күн бұрын
This is wonderful. Thank you so much.
@lonelylobsterr7870Ай бұрын
I was just at armchair books in March when I visited Scotland!! I'm so glad you liked the store too!
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
It's a great place - I'll have to make a return visit!
@LithNeo28 күн бұрын
I love your content and this was a very fun idea to do along your Scotland adventure. Please keep doing more fun content, its all fascinating to watch from someone who has no idea the process of binding books. Especially your Dune and D&D series.
@lagoulou17 күн бұрын
Wow! What patience required to do this work!
@Aldo.floresАй бұрын
I love how peaceful are your videos, and how respectful is your work to the books, take the necessary time for each step and being cautious with every single page
Ай бұрын
So glad to see an update in your channel. You're one of my favourite content creators in KZbin.
@dave_s_vidsАй бұрын
I love watching a master at work! Thank you for these videos!
@FirstLast-zm1cdАй бұрын
Man, your videos are always such a pleasure to watch! Shot and edited beautifully, and i liked the narration you did for this one!
@SchriyJАй бұрын
Thank you Denis for the new upload! They always brighten my day!!
@roderickharvey1427Ай бұрын
Amazing. I hope everyone enjoyed the trip. Great Video. Thanks again.
@KnugLidiАй бұрын
Back to the Bindery! Always a grand time.
@RealLatinGeekАй бұрын
I love the dictionary (?) as a convenient tear-off wastepaper block, at 9:30. I'm sure a bookbinders' supply store would charge plenty for something like that!
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Too true! I believe it is a discarded SAT Study Guide.
@mariellouise1Ай бұрын
Beautifully shot, edited and sound! I didn’t know book binding was so extensive.
@dpradeep7Ай бұрын
Beautiful, super quality production as well. Love the different camera angles and the time taken to put it together beautifully. Waiting for part 2 ☺️👍
@footballzombiiАй бұрын
I'm so excited for a new video! Welcome back!
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Thank you! Glad to be back.
@LitteratiАй бұрын
I’m so happy to see a new video from you. I watch every single one you post since I’ve subscribed. I’m looking forward to seeing more of the binding process for this book!
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JayCWhiteCloudАй бұрын
Thank you Dennis as always, informative, enjoyable and a pleasure to watch...
@CrowSkeletonАй бұрын
I am envious of your endpapers and pleased to see falling-apart old books giving hobbyist/collectors joy in restoring to a readable state as opposed to being cut up for the pictures...but mostly I am entertained at the idea that you sometimes sit at your workbench and think 'ah yes, it is time for the montage'. (also, I am sitting here in Scotland and before you showed a famous view from an angle I recognised, my answer to "where is this" was "...Wales!" XD)
@steveireland1860Ай бұрын
Well Dennis, hope you enjoyed your Scottish trip, and I'm very much looking forward to this interesting project !
@nkachurАй бұрын
I was waiting impatiently for your return, post bricks and dune. This looks like an epic project, again, thank you for sharing something that you are so passionate about. ❤
@rebeccagray8539Ай бұрын
Beautiful video. Loved it. Thank you 🙏
@CanineWildАй бұрын
I swear I could smell the shops in your clips. Love me a used bookstore! I'm always ecstatic to see a new vid from you. Not only are they incredibly informative, but you film and edit them so beautifully, and always have such lovely music selections!
@marlabakesАй бұрын
These videos are always so satisfying and inspiring! I can't wait to see the next steps 😍📚
@dr.jyotirmaydubey940028 күн бұрын
Great illustration Dennis, as always. I love it!
@quixoticjedi942Ай бұрын
This was just the video I needed this morning to calm me down after dealing with a very stressful phone call.
@mags8014Ай бұрын
Thank you, Dennis, absolutely absorbing. It’s fascinating to watch the process of stripping - or pulling as I now know - the book to its component parts, then the reassembly. Looking forward to Part 2.
@aaron.silveira27 күн бұрын
I know the faster pace of this video will likely satisfy a larger audience, but I feel like a bit of the magic of your process gets lost. Thank you for providing this content, and I look forward to seeing how your storytelling style progresses!
@jessicamorneauАй бұрын
I always run when I see a new 4 keys video dropped! I’m so excited for this series! What a beautiful souvenir to get from a trip overseas! Thank you for sharing your passion with us!
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
My pleasure!
@vintagelady1Ай бұрын
My new "comfort food" is watching videos of master crafspersons restoring beautiful old objects. So interesting to see how the process goes, the tools, the skills. I'm a new subscriber looking forward to Part 2 & a backlog of interesting & satisfying videos. Something to keep me calm in the storm!
@thomashendricks9774Ай бұрын
I'm glad that I get to share a cup of tea while watching this.
@TheNickHortonАй бұрын
Just found your channel….IMMEDIATELY subbed. What a hidden gem and you definitely deserve more subscribers 👍🏻
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Thanks and welcome
@littlesweetrockyАй бұрын
How I've missed seeing you pop up in my feed, Dennis!
@BaelfyrАй бұрын
Its good to see a new project underway, i really enjoy your videos and strive to bind books at your level!
@RaadMamblesАй бұрын
oh goodness I can't wait for the next episode!!
@hantieferreira4398Ай бұрын
I missed your videos. Just love your work. It is very relaxing to watch you work. I hope you have someone you are teaching this fine and amazing art!
@rivertalesien1321Ай бұрын
When I was a kid, PBS or sometimes the old A&E channel would have how-to docus but I don't think any were as good as the work on this channel. You not only do all the binding work, but all the video work. It's so incredibly special and a joy to watch you in action. As AI and such is force on us, seeing the evidence of human achievement is humbling and important. Thank you for sharing your work with us!
@lelkishАй бұрын
That looked like a proper cup of tea. Top marks.
@sanctityjohnson289Ай бұрын
I love your videos. Cinematography, editing. Wonderfully done. I didn't know I enjoyed watching the book binding process until your videos. I think raw edges on this book gives it so much character and would look equally, if not more, attractive than trimmed edges. Thank you! Happy holidays
@Mr1SpringАй бұрын
Very nice ! After the haircut, you could marbelize it. Would be great
@corsai7506Ай бұрын
Love the Scotland link ;)
@dawnhamilton7971Ай бұрын
I love watching your videos, I was going through some kind of withdraw. Saving old books is close to my heart.
@atreyu4wsАй бұрын
Your videos are always a special treat that really adds to my day 📖
@robinmartin4464Ай бұрын
What a beautiful project. I can't wait to see the next Vid.
@coffinflopАй бұрын
man this is crazy! South Shields is where I was born - it's a small seaside town in northeast England and I have honestly never seen it mentioned online like... ever. very surreal to see a library book from South Shields wind up in Scotland!
@robbabcock_Ай бұрын
As always, this is entertainment that's mesmerizing! Your work truly exists at the junction of artistry, craftsmanship and sorcery. 😲😎📖🧙🙌
@guylorenАй бұрын
Wonderful work as always Dennis, & what a worthy preservation project also- brilliant! 🤓 I await the next chapter eagerly...
@ThinkForYourself2025Ай бұрын
I like the annotations in books. They help me understand previous owners' perspectives, what they thought about the content, and what was important to them. I wouldn't want them removed from a book I own. Yes, I write in my books, but not all of them.
@RomantiCynicАй бұрын
I've been missing your videos, Dennis. Lovely to see you back with another fascinating project! You're off to a great start. Really looking forward to the next installments.
@KeanuReevolutionАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing the knowledge and definitions too, it really helps! And really cool fine arts restoration and old book restoration are similar haha 😁
@jeannedeperthuis8690Ай бұрын
your videos are as inspiring and satisfying to watch as your craft is impressive and the results beautiful!
@Stubbs101Ай бұрын
If you are ever back in Scotland can i recommend a visit to Wigtown, it's called the "Scotland's National Book Town" and it's no joke, some amazing bookshops. so close together
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Someday! 🤞🤞
@axolot-l6369Ай бұрын
I clicked on the video as soon as I saw it on my feed. Amazing work, as always! cannot wait for the next part :D
@TheGalantHamburgerАй бұрын
Welcome back Dennis, hope you enjoyed your trip? We missed you
@KristineMaitlandАй бұрын
Canadian! Cool!
@BeryllahawkАй бұрын
Looks like this will be quite a fun project!!
@NomadMakesАй бұрын
Thanks for a truly enjoyable video, Dennis. Looking forward to the next part in the series, and to more bookbinding basics videos. Cheers and thanks for sharing.
@tomarnd8724Ай бұрын
Gorgeous video work and a ton of great technical info, thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job
@VelcorHFАй бұрын
Looks great so far. Looking forward to the next steps.
@chrismeandyouАй бұрын
Always enjoy your nature sneak peaks. Beautiful there.
@loekspoelderАй бұрын
You could try using a seam ripper to remove the stitching, it'd be a lot more precise than a hobby knife
@BeryllahawkАй бұрын
Maybe, but I'm wondering if the seam ripper would remain sharp for long enough. The heavier linen thread for binding - especially on this book - seems very sturdy. The hobby knife has the ability to quickly become sharp again (I believe the blade's designed to snap off at segments), so it ends up being a bit more practical overall. And, maybe I'm a bit clumsy but I'd have concern for the seam ripper inadvertently damaging the paper... I am forever getting poked by the stabby bit on mine!
@JiveDadson28 күн бұрын
8:15 The same tool is called a pad-slick when used for working on saxophones, etc..
@daveturnbull7221Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the trip here Dennis and hope the family did as well. We do seem to have a large number of bookshops in Scotland and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that can't resist their pull.
@lilpixie25Ай бұрын
Lovely, as always. Thank you for sharing your work :)
@yasi1890Ай бұрын
Oh man, a new video. And it just part 1!! Can't wait for the next, Dennis!
@jacobrangel7151Ай бұрын
Ive been waiting for a while video, love it keep it up.
@kellybennett4838Ай бұрын
Another amazing video. Really appreciated the comparison shot of the unburnished and burnished end papers. Can't wait for a new basics video, and the sequel to this one.
@sac7890Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. It's always a pleasure to watch a master of his craft, no matter what that might be.
@catzkeet4860Ай бұрын
I hope you enjoyed your time in bonny Scotland. And what a wonderful idea to take a rescue book back home with you. And what a wonderful reminder of your trip this book will be for you. Beautiful😊
@jbrisby19 күн бұрын
If you're ever in Vancouver, Macleod's Books is THE antiquarian bookstore to visit.
@FourKeysBookArts19 күн бұрын
I’ll add it to my list!
@jcortese3300Ай бұрын
Can't wait for part 2 -- and I'm delighted to see that you trimmed the poor thing!
@MrHandyDadАй бұрын
Fabulous, love to have a collection of those...
@alexsnow3319Ай бұрын
Yeah! Hammer time! Makin' this blacksmith happy again!
@caitlinpenny7412Ай бұрын
Couldn’t help but chuckle when i saw that old lithography stone you were using when burnishing the cover papers. Maybe you don’t know but lithography stones of that style are quite valuable. There are no more lithography stone manufacturers in the US anymore. So traditional lithographers will pay good money for a high quality stone. Just throwing that out there. Im not a lithographer myself. I’m a relief printmaker but i know a master a lithographer who would dropl over a stone that size
@FourKeysBookArtsАй бұрын
Oh I am quite aware. Litho stones are also cherished by bookbinders, as they have a number of properties that make them ideal for a number of bookbinding tasks. And what's more, my litho stone will last almost indefinitely, whereas actual lithography will, eventually, grind the stone to dust.
@caitlinpenny7412Ай бұрын
@ i’m glad you have a good use for it then. My lithographer friend got his current group of stones for free… by digging them out of a garden. Someone had put them in as stepping stones. Im assuming at the time they were placed they weren’t very valuable. Or the gardener just had no idea what they were.