FAQ's
Beck and Orr Book Binding and Thesis Binding FAQ
Does Beck and Orr print books?
No, we do not print books. We only bind books and thesis. However, our new online thesis on demand service does feature thesis printing. Simply upload your file, select your thesis criteria, place your order, and your thesis will be printed, bound and sent to you upon completion.
What types of book binding services does Beck and Orr provide?
We provide a variety of binding services. For a full list of our book binding services, please follow this link.
Who uses Beck and Orr?
A variety of educational institutions (public schools, colleges, universities, private schools) use our services, along with organizations, businesses and individuals. Our thesis binding service is especially popular with doctoral students at colleges and universities around the world.
How long will it take for book to get done?
Each job varies based on the complexity of the request, the condition of the book(s) being bound, and the number of books needed binding. A Bible restoration may take a week or two if badly damaged, while a simple rebound of a text book make take a couple of hours. We do offer rush service for some jobs, at an additional charge. Rush services are most common for our thesis binding services.
May I visit Beck and Orr to understand the binding process?
You are welcome to visit our facility. Please call ahead, giving us a two day notice, and we will arrange a tour and demonstration.
What is the difference between restoration and repair when referring to binding?
Repair can mean a number of things, but is commonly used to fix some time of damage. Restoration is simply an attempt to restore a book to it's original condition.
Are my books worth fixing?
It depends. If you are an educational institution, rebinding is much more economical than purchasing new text books. However, when you do select rebinding, make sure that you are opting for a binding company that is going to ensure durability. You don't won't to have books fixed and them have them back in the shop the very next year. For libraries, rebinding is necessary if they want to preserve their treasure of reading materials for patrons in the years to come. Personal binding, well, it depends on the sentimental value of the book being rebound. The most popular restoration, repair and rebinding items from personal libraries is most often the family Bible.
How much does it cost to bind a book.
That depends on what is being done to the book. The best way to get the most accurate cost is to call us and we will give you a detailed quote.
What information will you need when I call?
- The quantity and type of books you need to be bound
- The book size
- The desire cover - leather, cloth, paper, etc.
- The preferred binding method
- The binding history of the book
- Do you want extra services like stamping, etc.