Harcourt Bindery in Charlestown Helps Give Books New Life.
The ancient art form of bookbinding is still practiced by hand at a small shop in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
CBS News April 19, 2026
The Harcourt Bindery was recently featured in a segment on CBS News with lifestyle reporter Rachel Holt.
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