Courageous Cat Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) Hi Gang this looks like a brutal crease. In your expert opinion, do u think pressing can improve and by how much. Thank you Not sure why my photos look like garbage on this forum temporary image hosting Edited October 1, 2020 by Courageous Cat Link to post Share on other sites
MatterEaterLad Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Great looking book! Does that crease break color? I'm guessing it does, but a little hard to tell from the scan. Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Dowling Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Leave it alone. You'll do more damage than good. Yorick 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Courageous Cat Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, MatterEaterLad said: Great looking book! Does that crease break color? I'm guessing it does, but a little hard to tell from the scan. Thank you. Closer pics Edited October 1, 2020 by Courageous Cat Link to post Share on other sites
Courageous Cat Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Randall Dowling said: Leave it alone. You'll do more damage than good. hadn't thought on it too much, just a shame on what is otherwise a beautiful book Randall Dowling 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MatterEaterLad Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Wow. That might press out. If you're planning to sell it or have it slabbed (or both) I'd definitely have it pressed. Just make sure it's someone reliable who will NOT press it if they think it'll hurt the spine, pop a staple, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Angel of Death Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Do not press IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
Courageous Cat Posted October 2, 2020 Author Share Posted October 2, 2020 52 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Do not press IMO. I'm getting 50/50 on this. What argument against is most compelling if you don't mind me asking. Excuse my ignorance but ive only had a few books pressed in my day by joey maybe 10 years ago and I wasn't all that impressed at the process Randall Dowling and BlowUpTheMoon 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Angel of Death Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Courageous Cat said: I'm getting 50/50 on this. What argument against is most compelling if you don't mind me asking. Excuse my ignorance but ive only had a few books pressed in my day by joey maybe 10 years ago and I wasn't all that impressed at the process There's 1 flaw that might be removed via pressing. I personally think the comic looks great and doesn't 'need' it. The cover is flat and beautiful. Courageous Cat 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Galen130 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Tough question. I have one person I use for cleaning/pressing needs, and he would let me know if he could safely press something like that without causing more harm. His expertise is with older age books too. Without having the book in hand, I can’t give an honest opinion. Good luck!! Courageous Cat 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Motor City Rob Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I don't believe pressing will hurt this at all, as long as your person knows what they are doing. A little humidity with a heat press and a 24 hour cold press might slightly improve this, but it definitely will not get rid of it. That crease is there to stay. Courageous Cat and The Lions Den 2 Link to post Share on other sites
joeypost Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 A press will greatly reduce this crease. Tony S, Buzzetta, MatterEaterLad and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
William-James88 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Such a beautiful book Link to post Share on other sites
BlowUpTheMoon Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Yeah, definitely go with a press. That crease can be minimalized. Courageous Cat 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzetta Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Trust in Joe... go with Joe and go with a press. Courageous Cat and greggy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Courageous Cat Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thank you! Vote is overwhelming. I will post before in after pics in a few months. Thank u all who have contributed to this thread Link to post Share on other sites
