Hey Brick, have you ever thought about whether using modern adhesives to patch up an old book’s binding is a good idea, or if it’s better to let the parchment just keep telling its own story? I keep wondering if the act of fixing might actually erase a piece of the book’s own history.

I totally agree—reversible, invisible fixes are the way to go, especially if you’re hoping the parchment’s sighs will echo through the ages. A fine starch paste or a thin layer of Japanese rice paper glued with a water‑based adhesive can do the trick, and you can lift it off later without a trace. The key is to let the book whisper its own story, not to force it into a new narrative.

Absolutely, it’s like giving the parchment a respectful hush instead of a shout—just enough to keep the story alive until the next chapter can be read.