Overview

"Learn how to press and clean comic books professionally or for yourself! There is much speculation in the community as to how and what this process is, and this how-to guide will show you the long-kept secrets of the pros. Gadbois lays out the entire process in a step-by-step easy to read format, materials list, and includes tips, tricks, and a troubleshooting chapter with plenty of full color photographs throughout the book. Also included is a special chapter on washing, a method that is gaining traction as an un-""restorative"" technique that can remove stains, tanning, foxing, and other defects long thought to be impossible without restoration! These techniques can also be used on collectible Baseball cards, Magic, Pok�mon Cards, and old documents."

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9780578479729

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OUTSTANDING book for those wanting to learn the tricks of the trade. No more secrets, or price gouging by the big name pressers! -Excelsiorcomix The first and only guide of it's kind .. .stands alone as the only how-to guide for cleaning and pressing comics Loved the ease of access diving into this book

OUTSTANDING book for those wanting to learn the tricks of the trade... No more secrets, or price gouging by the big name pressers! -Excelsiorcomix Loved the ease of access diving into this book.. An absolute must have for anyone interested in trying it themselves. -BWC This book IS SPECTACULAR! The author does a marvelous job pointing out every detail in the pressing and cleaning process. -JC

Author Information

For several years now, Jacob Gadbois has been researching and testing various pressing and cleaning methods. Scouring the internet for information, speaking with professionals, and tuning the craft using the scientific method. His love of the collecting hobby drove him to form the best possible ways to preserve and improve collectible comic books. Jacob is an information sponge and self-taught innovator, previously in life mastering several crafts and skills including residential structural engineering, carpentry, electrical work, and project/program management.

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