bookrestoration

noun
UK /ˈbʊkˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
US /ˈbʊkˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

Book restoration is fixing an old or broken book so it looks and feels good again.

The library sent the torn storybook to a workshop for book restoration.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The work of cleaning and repairing old books to keep them safe for the future.

Book restoration helped save the ancient map from falling apart.

3. The act of bringing a damaged book back to its original condition.

After book restoration, the cover looked almost new.

4. A person or shop that fixes old books as a job.

She took the family Bible to a book restoration expert.