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What is Yapp?

  What is "Yapp?" The simple answer is that yapp is the amount the cover overhangs the text block on leatherbound books (mainly Bibles). But the complete answer is found by looking back in history. The name "Yapp" comes from an English bookseller, from the second...

Cut-Edge Bible Covers

Some leather types just aren't right for my traditional fold over / edge lined style. Usually this is because the leather is too thick or too stiff.  I call these "cut-edge" Bible covers. Cut-edge covers are not my traditional style nor are they paste down. They are...

Select Choice Leather Pieces

Select Choice LeathersIntroducing RRB Select Choice Leather Pieces Select choice are unique pieces of leather I've set aside for a special rebind. Often hides (especially bison) will have a unique section that doesn't look like the rest of the hide. These are...

Rebound? Or Just Recovered?

Bible rebinding is the way to preserve your copy of God's Word. So it is important to know what you are purchasing! Underneath that beautiful leather cover there are many things a good rebinder does to make sure your Bible works well and lasts. There are several...