Many people believe print media will soon become a thing of the past as books and magazines are replaced by tablets and smartphones, but most avid readers beg to differ.
There's really nothing like cracking open a book to read, the smell and texture of the pages like old familiar friends that are an integral part of the experience.
Those who appreciate the beauty of books don't want them to be replaced by cold, sterile screens, but skilled artisans who can restore and repair books are in short supply.
Japanese restoration master Okano Nobuo is a magician when it comes to bringing beloved books back from the brink of total destruction, using basic tools and time honored techniques to take a book from trashed to treasured: