Twin Cities Book Bindery Perfects The Ancient Art Of Restoration

By John Lauritsen, CBS Minnesota

November 16, 2023

FRIDLEY, Minn. – Using century-old equipment to restore century-old books is an ancient craft, but one that's still very much alive. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Fridley book bindery is writing their own story.

"The biggest problems are mold, mildew, water damage or fire damage," said Greg Campbell.

If there's such a thing as a hospital for beat-up books, Campbell-Logan Bindery would be the place. They get novels, Bibles and family heirlooms sent to them that have been through the ringer and back. If dogs are a man's best friend, they're also the bindery's best friend.

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