Before I get to my review I just want to say that I L.O.V.E Yelp and find it useful for many reasons. However, I find it really strange that six negative reviews were all placed up all within a day of each other (6/23-6/25) Looks like someone got bent out of shape and proved themselves of having no life but to create fake profiles and give this honest, hard working business bad reviews. I hope they are filtered out as the Yelp YouTube Video 'Yelp's Review Filter Explained' claims it does. ...On that note... One word to describe this business AMAZING! They restored an old family bible that has been falling apart. Let me tell you, our bible was worn out and I'm glad I was able to find this place just down the street from my friend's house! My mother wanted to restore it and she asked me to look into how I go about doing that. I walked in, they told me "No Problem" and a few days later I walked in to pick up my newly restored family bible! It looked amazing! With the new transformation I think this bible can last for hundreds of years~! :oD Cheers and Shop Responsibly! read more

Heritage Bindery - Bookbinding Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been using Michael almost exclusively for a decade. His work is IMPECCABLE, and his prices are very reasonable for the quality of work. Like most binders, the time it takes will vary depending on the work and his schedule, so patience is definitely required. However, you will be rewarded with top notch work and the some of the best craftsmanship in the country when it comes to making boxes, re-backs and general restoration. As a bookdealer, Heritage Bindery is my primary binder, and I and my buyers (including many other dealers) have marveled at the results. read more

Michael does very nice work. With restoration of antiquarian books, the work is the most important thing. Most of us would rather see a nice job done, even if it takes longer, than a shoddy job done in a short amount of time. A bad binder can ruin a good book! We recommend Michael to our customers on a regular basis. read more

Not many good things to say. You can get a better product for less money at other binderies, and not have to deal with the curmudgeon behind the counter. It was only after the fact that he told me he only accepts cash. Not an honest businessman to say the least... read more

This is the WORST book bindery I have ever dealt with. The owner is barely ever there and is horrible about returning calls / following up with you. I contacted him months prior to a deadline and he assured me all along he'd be able to meet that deadline. Of course when the time comes to pick up my finished product - he not only did NOT have it ready, but could not promise me that he would ever be able to deliver a product that wasn't flawed. He admitted his machines sometimes mess up and that if there was a mistake he would be unable to fix it. That is NOT what I call customer service. The owner has a major stick up his butt too - save yourself the headache and find another bindery! read more

I delivered several books to Michael Geer for him to make clamshell boxes for them. He strung me along on delivery and kept developing one excuse after another. When I finally had enough and asked that he return my books he came up with excuses about why they had not been returned - as he promised. He has never returned the books or accounted for what happened to them. I would certainly not leave anything of value with him. read more

Having dealt with The Heritage Bindery for many years, I continue to be impressed with the owner's honesty, professionalism and attention both to detail and follow up communication. Having recommended the Bindery to family, friends and business associates alike, everyone has experienced the same expertise and outstanding service. The superb finished products speak for themselves! read more

Michael does AWESOME work! I had an old book that was in my Grandfather's library when he was young. When I picked the book up, the outside was like new, and I didn't have to shuffle the many parts of it in order to hold it anymore! Truly an artist practicing a lost art! I would recommend him to anyone who has old books that they want to save. If it can be, he will tell you up front - if it can't be, he will tell you that, too, so you don't waste your time or money. True art takes time, so be patient - it's well worth the wait! read more

The saying "customer is king" never gets old, and unfortunately at Heritage Book Bindery, this concept is not part of their business acumen. I was completely underwhelmed and was extremely disappointed in the work done as well as customer service. Can't recommend. read more