My mother recently passed away and I came into possession of her Roman Missal and a New Testament. They were in a sorry state, with the covers falling off but I wanted to save them because my mom had cherished these books as a young woman back in the 1950's. The New Testament was an inexpensive one with cardboard covers. My mother had written notes in it though, so it felt very special. I arranged with David Weinstein to replace the cover with a synthetic material but he found a small piece of beautiful leather and used that at no extra charge. The Missal was re-covered with goat skin. Both volumes were embossed in gold script on the covers. They look and feel amazing - like new books with a whole new life. It was so nice to hang out for a bit with David in his peaceful shop. I would definitely come back to see him for any other book binding needs. He's a real artist. read more

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David prepared my two PDF files (comprising two large volumes) for printing, engaged and instructed the printer, then beautifully bound and encased the pages in foil-stamped hardcovers. I couldn't have been more pleased with the resulting two-volume sets. read more

Can't thank David enough for custom embossing this bible for me. He was so patient throughout the entire process and made various samples with different fonts to make sure we got it to my liking. Other places had told me they couldn't even do it for me or wanted me to pay extra for custom dies. I'm so glad i came in and you finally got to use your monogram set! Thank you!! read more

David Weinstein Bookbinder - Bookbinding Near Me - North Hollywood, California

5 star review for David Weinstein, bookbinder! He recovered my well worn Holy Bible, originally received on my wedding day. Recovered with flexible red leather, restored spine ( that had completely fallen apart) and even returned gold stamping on cover. Service was quicker then I expected, clear instruction and cost explained in detail. Highly, recommended. I spent a couple of years researching a competent bookbinder and found an artist and gem! Thank you, Mr. Weinstein read more

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If I could leave 100 stars, I would! I am beyond amazed and applaud at the grand knowledge David and his colleague has. Excellent quality, customer service skills, and attention to detail. Prayers answered. THANK YOU! read more

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David and the staff are amazing. Caring, Talented, Enthusiastic and Highly Skilled. We love the book they created for my Daughters Thesis. Instantly a family heirloom. read more

I reached out to David Weinstein via email to inquire about binding a special religious book. He quoted me $300 with a 1-2 day turnaround time, which sounded reasonable. Since this was my first time having a 552-page book bound, I called to ask a few clarifying questions about printing to make sure I didn't make a costly mistake. From the beginning of the phone conversation, David was condescending and dismissive. When I asked for guidance, he stated that he was not going to spend his time telling me what to do and that I could "look at any other book" for reference. He also warned me about using thin pages because someone previously used thick paper and the book wouldn't open properly -- but offered no real guidance beyond that. When I asked additional questions, he seemed bothered and unwilling to help. He mentioned that he knew someone at "Minute Man Press" who could assist with printing, but when I asked for contact information, he told me to just look it up myself. He initially told me I needed to come into the store to review binding options. I then asked again whether the book could realistically be completed by Saturday (four days away), given that his email had stated a 1-2 day turnaround. At that point, he responded, "You have no choice now and I get to do whatever I want," which was confusing and concerning. When I referenced his written 1-2 day turnaround quote, he then said the normal turnaround is actually 30-60 days. The interaction was so unpleasant that I no longer felt comfortable trusting him with something so meaningful and important to me. I let him know his tone felt rude and unkind; he acknowledged that I was right and said he would have someone else handle the call. Ultimately, I decided not to move forward. For such a significant and sentimental project, professionalism and patience matter. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. EMAIL: david weinstein 8:21AM (1 hour ago) to me Hi Honey, I can certainly help with the binding. Please note that I do not provide printing services, so you would need to provide the printed pages. The cost for a hard cover binding with one line of stamping on the spine is $300 cash. I can have it completed in 1 to 2 days. Best regards, David Weinstein read more

Beautiful work, great service, 100000% worth the price will definitely come again. Communication was fast & efficient! read more

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I was able to call and go in the same day for a custom stamp on a gift Bible. The process was fast and easy and the product turned out beautifully! Thank you so much. read more

I recently had David Weinstein of Bookbinder bind a book. Their service was impeccable. I went to their store and found an artisan's workshop of an office where everyone works silently and there is an aura of the love and respect for books. Love this place. read more

Did a kozo repair to reattach the spine and front board leather. Looks absolutely seamless. Very satisfied with the repair. read more

David Weinstein Bookbinder - Did a kozo repair to reattach the spine and front board leather. Looks absolutely seamless. Very satisfied with the repair. - Bookbinding Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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I ordered a hardcover book that was slightly damaged by the shipping process from overseas. I had found this place based on recommendations from Reddit. David was so nice and repaired the book on the spot. Quite a humorous guy too! Thank you, David, for your help with the book! read more

I took a bookbinding class with David and learned so much! He is incredibly knowledgeable and generous and I highly recommend for all levels. Thank you, David! read more

David is a true professional and an expert in his craft! David helped my family with smoke related damage to our book collection after a wildfire. Restoration, evaluation, estimates, and advice. Fully transparent, straight shooter, no surprises. A really good person, trustworthy, and with integrity too! read more

David did a guest book for my friend's husband funeral. It is so beautiful and elegantly made. My friend says it is so precious to them. They will keep it forever. The book cover is bound in French Levante goat leather. Raised bands on the spine showcase the quality of the binding, and the title is hot-stamped in 23k gold using brass type. Thank you David to design and make such a special gift and delivery in such short notice. read more

I couldn't find a bookbinder in HAWAII to re-bind my Bible so I had to search outside of the island for an experienced craftsman. And I'm glad I did and found David. His work is PERFECTION!!! Spectacular craftsmanship. Exactly what I requested in a new binding of my Bible. The finished product needed to be shipped to Hawaii in the biggest storm of the century so I asked that it be wrapped in waterproof protection in case it got exposed to the rain while being delivered. The leather binding and the wrapping for shipment was impeccable and done professionally. So much care shines through David's craft. Not only did he not disappoint, but I was over the moon impressed. THANK YOU, DAVID. read more

David the Bookbinder restored my Bible with incredible care and skill. What was worn and falling apart is now renewed and brought back to life! I highly recommend his work! read more

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I feel so lucky that I found David Weinstein's book binary. Not only do you get excellent service, you get an excellent finished product David is hands-on and really knows his stuff. They explained everything that they will be doing to your book. The book I brought in is to be a Christmas present. I am so proud to be giving this book to my best friend restored and refreshed. This was a job done to perfection. I am so appreciative. read more

A wonderful experience in a store can be described as great customer service and a great price for the goods you purchase. Very rarely do you have the David Weinstein experience where you actually leave smarter and more knowledgable about an art that is underrepresented. Thank you so much Mr. Weinstein for your wonderful work on my daughter's book. It looks amazing. read more

David had created a wonderfully hand crafted black lined cloth slipcase for a signed (by Ridley Scott) hardbound book on the film director's career. It was due to my sudden request that he was more than willing to do the work on such a short notice which happened to also be suitable for him that day. David's talented abilities long extend from his family's well known bookbinding businesses and for many years in the LA area, and with confidence, I highly recommend any book loving reader who cares for their books, to contact David. read more

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I knew nothing about this place until I needed it most. One of my signed leadership books was torn apart. Thankfully, the binding was recoverable. I was greeted by two fine gentlemen who gave me a quote, fixed my book, took a genuine interest in my life, and poof, I was gone. Fairly priced. I will definitely come back here if I need their help again, and recommend David and his coworker to anyone who has damaged books. read more

David is a master bookbinder, highly, highly recommended. I was lucky enough to have a private lesson with him in bookbinding and i can't recommend it enough for anyone looking to learn. Bring this man your beat up books and be prepared to be amazed at the results. read more

David was personable, professional and his craftsmanship impeccable, a very helpful person to work with. He rebound my bible and it couldn't have turned out better, a tattered old friend is now a beautifully restored volume. His work was timely and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services!! read more

David did an amazing job of restoring my wife's 35 year old bible. He took great care to order the pages correctly and handled the torn pages with meticulous care! He delivered on time and within his quote. I would highly recommend him! read more

So, there I was, with a wonderful item - the score to the opera La Boheme signed by the one and only Giacomo Puccini, its composer. Unfortunately, it was falling apart. Binding was in tatters, and if it wasn't attended to quickly, it was probably going the way of all flesh - and one look at my flesh and you'll know what that means. So, I Googled and up came David's name and of course being a Yelp Elite I came right here and read his raves. And since he was ten minutes away, I called, made an appointment and drove over. He advised me on restoration or rebinding it in leather - I opted for the latter because the original covers were flimsy and cheap. He said it would take two to three weeks to do and we chose the leather binding for it. Well, it didn't take two or three weeks, it took a few days and I went and got it and what was once falling apart now is strong like ox and beautiful to look at. I'm attaching some photographs because here on Yelp you can do such things as attach photographs. I'll be going back with some other items that can use some TLC. Highly recommended by the likes of me and you do all know that I'm the only one you should listen to. read more

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Can't say enough about David !! My dog chewed on my Grandmother's Bible which had more sentimental than monetary value to me. David is open on Sunday which is a BIG plus as I work during "normal" working hours. Easy to find with plenty of parking. He showed me cheapest to most expensive options and let me choose. Turn around was only 2 weeks ! Price was more than fair and I'll just let his workmanship speak for its self ..... Thank you David, you a truly a treasure and master of your Art !!! read more

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I can't recommend David enough for anyone in need of high-quality bookbinding, especially if it is a last minute request! I brought in a Bible that was falling apart at the binding, and he was able to restore it beautifully in just one hour. This was at the end of his day too, but he took the time and care to ensure everything was perfect. I literally called and showed up same day and he got it fixed. David not only provided excellent service, but his pricing was extremely fair and affordable. He even told me it would be cheaper to buy a new Bible, but he completely understood the sentimental value of preserving this one and was willing to fix it nonetheless. That honesty really stood out to me. He is truly passionate and dedicated to his work. It is very hard to find people these days that are devoted to their job for the love of the craft, rather than chasing the money that comes with it. If you have a book that means something to you, David is the person to trust because he is genuinely invested in producing high quality book binding. My highest recommendation goes to him for his skill, honesty, and care. read more

100 year old bible in pretty bad condition. David restored it Beautifully and with care read more

He is very knowledgeable. He made a custom notebook for me with my name foil stamped. So beautiful. It is also a great gift idea too. read more

5 stars! And I'm kicking myself for reviewing so late. I'll update with pictures later (maybe not due to privacy) but in December or January, I had 4 Bible's I needed engraved and after calling 4 places, David was the most knowledge, friendly, and affordable. Even moreso in person. The shop itself is a gem and he told me about all the tools and techniques of bookbinding, engraving etc. I fully recommend him to anyone who needs services like these. (He's also so funny!!!) read more

I could sit in that shop all day and watch books being mended, the precision was admirable to behold. David is enjoyable to speak with as well. I brought him a book I've borrowed from a friend that was looking one page-turn away from falling apart. He did an expert job sprucing it up. Cannot recommend him enough! (Also how perfect that he is next door to the Illiad!) read more

David had such quick turn around and he's a great guy. I'm grateful I had him work on the Bible, it turned out phenomenal. Would definitely go to him again. read more

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Beautifully restored my book from 1739. Old school craftsmanship and charm. Highly recommended

David repaired a book for and I couldn't be happier with the result. The front cover had been torn off and now you'd never suspect it had ever happened. He also custom built a slip case to protect the book. Top notch. read more

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I recently went to David to ask about getting a children's book mended. He was so kind, telling me that the book would be expensive to fix and that I might be better off just buying a new copy. When I told him that it is out of print, he went on his computer to do a search himself just to make sure I couldn't get the book anywhere else. It was really above and beyond customer service. I haven't decided if I am going to get the book mended or if the price is too prohibitive. But if I do decide to get it fixed, I will definitely bring it to Dave!! read more

I brought an 1890's brochure to David. The magazine was so fragile that I couldn't pick it up without fear of pieces of paper immediately chipping off. David clearly knew what to do. He let me watch some of his work. It was like watching an artist. He skillfully fixed the piece, making it look great. Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful experience, highly recommend! David is fantastic and really knows the craft.

A book I loved that was falling apart. It was out of print and too expensive to buy used. So I went to David and his team was great. They put the book back together and now is truly beautiful! read more

David and team rebound my out of print, well worn Hebrew Bible so masterfully that whenever I remove it from the shelf I'm impressed by its sturdiness and the smoothness of the new leather cover. Definitely a go-to shop for anyone wishing to restore their treasured tomes. read more

Book binding is an esoteric art performed by craftsmen to preserve the past, to preserve knowledge and to preserve both art and an art form. The first time I went to David to repair books hundreds of years old, I noticed a rack of many oddly shaped bookbinding tools that to that my imagination wouldn't have been out of place in a medieval torture chamber. "Wow", I said, "where did you get those?" "I had to wait for a lot of people to die to put that collection together," David responded. It was then I knew, I had found my bookbinder. read more