Book reproduction

Book Copying, Restoration & Digitisation Services

At Greenlys, we transform treasured but fragile books and photo albums into beautifully crafted, long-lasting reproductions, without ever risking the originals. Using museum-grade scanning, colour matching, and hand-finished binding, we recreate every page with meticulous precision, while also creating a fully digitised archive for safe keeping. The result isn't just a copy, but a heirloom-quality reproduction, ready to be treasured, shared or passed down for generations.

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understand how our process works below.

A stack of seven hardcover books arranged on a flat surface against a plain background, with a large white number one overlayed on the image.

A visit, arranged around you

Once we receive your enquiry, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your collection and any specific requirements.

We will then prepare a tailored quotation for your approval before any work begins.

Your items can be brought to our studio for scanning, or we can arrange to visit you and complete the work on location.

A woman seated at a desk working with a large photo book and printed photographs, with a computer monitor, coffee cup, and other office supplies nearby, in an office or creative workspace.
A woman seated at a desk working with a large photo book and printed photographs, with a computer monitor, coffee cup, and other office supplies nearby, in an office or creative workspace.

Scanning

Using specialist scanning equipment, carefully controlled lighting and high-resolution cameras, we reproduce every page with exceptional care and precision.

Additional documents or loose photographs can also be digitised and thoughtfully incorporated alongside the most relevant pages.

Basic colour matching to the original material is included as standard.

A collage of numerous photographs taken in December 1987 at Oberoi Hotel in Bali and other locations, including beaches, a monkey temple, and a cricket match, with handwritten labels.
A collage of numerous photographs taken in December 1987 at Oberoi Hotel in Bali and other locations, including beaches, a monkey temple, and a cricket match, with handwritten labels.

CREATE YOUR ONLINE GALLERY

Once digitised, your images will be presented in a private online gallery, where you can view, select, download and share them with family and friends.

We can also provide your collection on a USB drive, external hard drive or DVD, should you prefer a physical copy.

Pope John Paul II meeting children in an indoor event, with a crowd of adults and photographers in the background.
Pope John Paul II meeting children in an indoor event, with a crowd of adults and photographers in the background.

OPTIONAL RESTORATION

Digital restoration and enhancement are available for complete pages, individual photographs, text and original handwritten details.

For printed reproductions, we also offer a comprehensive colour-matching service, carefully adjusting colours and tones to reflect the original pages as faithfully as possible.

A man with glasses working at a dual monitor computer setup, with photos displayed on both screens, in an office or creative workspace.
A man with glasses working at a dual monitor computer setup, with photos displayed on both screens, in an office or creative workspace.

PRINT PREPERATION

Each digital file is carefully cropped and prepared to the correct dimensions for printing.

We also add the necessary bleed around every page, helping to ensure that no important details are lost during the printing and binding process.

Close-up of an open book with a black cover, showing cream-colored pages held open by a black and white checkered fabric bookmark.
Close-up of an open book with a black cover, showing cream-colored pages held open by a black and white checkered fabric bookmark.

PRINTING & BINDING

Once test prints have been approved, each page is professionally printed, trimmed, stitched and bound. Choose from fine art giclée or high-quality digital printing, with a wide range of cover materials, colours and finishes.

Multiple albums can be combined into a single volume, while additional copies can be produced in both luxury and more accessible formats.

A book or folder labeled with the number 7 and the name Frederick, held by a person's hand.
A book or folder labeled with the number 7 and the name Frederick, held by a person's hand.

PERSONLISATION

Covers can be embossed in gold or silver with your chosen wording. Bespoke dies can also be created for crests, emblems, logos or custom designs.

Stack of blue and green books, some in boxes, with a large white number 8 overlayed.
Stack of blue and green books, some in boxes, with a large white number 8 overlayed.

COMPLETION & CARE

Every finished book undergoes meticulous quality-control checks before leaving our studio.

Bespoke Solander boxes and slipcases can be made to complement and protect individual volumes, with gift boxes and wrapping also available.

We can also arrange secure courier delivery.

Our Reproduction Projects

Explore a selection of our book copying and digitisation projects to see how we preserves every detail across a wide range of bound materials.

Collage of vintage black-and-white photographs from the 1940s-1960s, including portraits, outdoor scenes, and candid moments, with handwritten notes and dates.

1900s albums

We carefully digitised and restored 15 early 1900s albums, producing five high-quality copies of each while sympathetically rebinding the originals in matching red leather.

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Several small, worn hardcover books and a larger open handwritten notebook, with a handwritten entry visible on the open page.

20 photo albums

We digitised and refined 20 photo albums, consolidating them into beautifully bound full leather volumes with gold leaf detailing.

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A collage of vintage black-and-white photographs depicting family members, including men, women, children, and horses, with handwritten labels and dates, featuring early 20th-century attire and settings.

restored family albums

We carefully restored and reimagined a deteriorated early 1900s family album, digitally reconstructing and enhancing each image before producing six archival-quality copies bound in blue leather with gold detailing.

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A photograph of a wedding guest book with the names Rosanna & Nick and the date 8th October 2016 printed in gold on a navy cover, resting on a beige tufted surface with an open photo album nearby.
Comparison of two cookbooks titled 'My Recipes'; on the left, an old, worn, green book with yellowed pages and dirty cover; on the right, a new, clean, blue book with a sleek cover.
Open wedding album with decorative cover and blank pages, the cover has a floral design and the word 'Wedding' written in cursive.
Three hardcover books stacked on a white surface with a red box on top. The books are titled about Patricia and Josephine, with gold lettering on the spines.
Open photo album with photographs on white surface.
Three stacked vintage books next to a set of four maroon hardcover books with gold text on their spines and cover, titled "ACS 1959-1971."
A stack of old, worn books on the left and a new green hardcover book titled 'Colonel W. F. Parker Rifle Brigade' on the right, arranged on a white surface.
Close-up of a large, dark blue, leather-bound book with gold embossed detailing and the title 'GADEN MICHI' on the cover.
Open photo albums displaying photographs of a girl in a white dress and a girl lying on the grass, with additional closed photo albums behind them.
Close-up of a green textured cover with an embossed design featuring a crown and intricate patterns.
A white tray on a table holds a large red photo album with a gold letter 'R' on the cover, a small lit candle in a glass holder, and a glass vase filled with red and pink roses, with a floral curtain in the background.
An open photo album with glossy pages displaying photos of people.
Living room with built-in white shelves filled with family photos, framed pictures, decorative items, and books. Two upholstered chairs, one red patterned and one gray, are in the foreground. Small table lamps are on either side of the shelving unit.
A wedding program with elegant font and gold-embossed title 'The Marriage' at the top, handwritten guest names, date, time, and location information.
A vintage wedding program listing details for Gladys Olive and Dennis Charles Price, including the date, time, location, and the names of the bridesmaids.
Gray photo album with white text that reads "The Royal Marsden and Windsor Castle May - 14" on the cover, set against a white background.
Red book with gold embossed text inside a black box, featuring names and a date.
Open planner with blank, lined pages against a plain background.
Open photo album with black and white photo of two young children standing outdoors.
Two books side by side on a black surface, one purple with gold lettering saying 'APPLECROSS' on the cover, and the other brown with a textured leather-like cover
Two white wedding photo albums with the word 'Wedding' on the cover, one with a textured cover and the other with a plain cover, set against a black background.

We can also restore your original albums to their former glory.

Our Book Binders have been in the business for over 100 years and can make your original albums looks as good as new.

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