Florence - The Restoration of Books

Synopsis
An account of the techniques used in the restoration of early books which were damaged by muddy water, oil and chemicals during the Florence floods of November 1966. Shows research being undertaken in Florence and at Imperial College, London.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1968
Subjects
Librarianship
Keywords
books; conservation - environment; floods; Italy; restoration techniques

Credits

Director
Roger Hill
Writer
Peter Waters

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£25.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
37 minutes
Year
2012

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Sponsor

Name

Italian Art & Archives Rescue Fund

Distributor

Name

Concord Media

Email
sales@concordmedia.org.uk
Web
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Phone
01473 726 012
Address
Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BG
Notes
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