Welcome to Bound to Help!
I specialize in reinvigorating old hardcover books by removing (and recycling) their original contents and inserting new blocks of pages. This practice expands the history of older books to include new possibilities for creativity and record-keeping, and it means I can customize notebooks to suit individual writers' and artists' needs. Each book's new pages can be of different colors, shapes, and weights, can include sections of maps or wallpaper, and can incorporate some of the original pages alongside the new paper.
I am also committed to an artistic practice that engages actively with broader social and literary contexts. For this reason, in purchasing a book from Bound To Help you will not only receive a beautiful and functional book but also contribute to a non-profit whose focus is on protecting civil rights and liberties and/or supporting historically-marginalized communities of writers and artists.
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Amanda on Jun 1, 2023
3 out of 5 starsThe item wasn’t bound with as much paper or as tightly as I have seen other books bound— the spine was not latched down— a big gap between the spine and pages is seen when you open the book. This is my main reason for posting a less than glowing review. Seller didn’t ship the items when scheduled, but was responsive when I reached out. She said she had a family emergency which is understandable; however, I don’t know I would’ve got the items had I not reached out. I hope they can secure a backup plan to turn the shop off or message customers when they have no one to cover the shop.
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Kathleen on Feb 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis was a clever idea for a journal, and my brother-in-law appreciated it. He loves old books and airplanes1
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Alex on Jan 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe journal is so so beautiful! It made a wonderful gift for my MIL who wanted to record her travel memories. Thanks!
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Lauren on Dec 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBetter than expected! Just lovely… a wonderful, unique, one-of-a-kind gift. Well made! Loved the handwritten “made by..” in the back. Happy to be supporting a good cause, too!
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