According to the author, there’s no intrinsic “book smell”. “The smell has almost nothing to do with the paper that is chosen ...

Scientists tell us old books emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which come from paper slowly decomposing over time. These chemical compounds mix in the air to form distinct scents.

Paper-eating beetles threaten 100,000 books at country’s oldest library - Restoration workers are racing against the clock to ...

Kids' Paper Airplane Book. Buy Now. 3. Whoosh! Easy Paper Airplanes for Kids. Designed for young ones ages 3 to 7, this book blends the favored pastime of coloring with the art of folding.

Why You Should Always Put a Used Book in the Freezer Before Reading It. Expert-approved methods to clean dust, dirt, grime from old books. Plus, how to disinfect them to get rid of mold, mildew ...

For books that are too damaged to be sold, Wurm said he uses a paper shredder for the inside pages of a book. He said he uses that paper for collages or as material for sculptures.

The Old Book and Paper show is a unique event, where a visitor can spend a leisurely hour, or half a day, looking at paper relics from years and decades ago. Prices range from a dollar or two to ...