Tips for preserving a new book.

Tips for preserving a new book. Home Edition.

Tho' I have to say I'm not into that.

A book should be used, abused, read and passed on to be read again. That's what books are for. And yeh, I know that's not much of an up front pay the bills profit for an author? But look at it as an early internet. Reputation, background publicity, spreading the word. It worked for the bible :)

But if you insist, Pear-wood box. Big 'un. Walnut, an oil based wood. If you can afford it, Sandalwood. As a rule, if the wood smells nice, go for it.

Avoid plastic bags like the plague. They maintain moisture. Moisture is bad.

Make sure it has a tight fitting lid, and it's kept in a cool, dark place, like a fine wine. The important thing is to keep temperatures constant/don't open it to check more than once a year. Open/Shut/Ok. Lift them (and if you have more than one) from the bottom of the chest using Balsa wood.You don't want the oily wood in direct contact with the books.

If you have any of those little silica gel bags that come with electrical equipment? Chuck them in.

If it's a leather bound book, ask me. Separate rules for those.

Catchya :)