A hardcover book is a work of craftsmanship. To maintain its high quality and ensure it lasts for generations, you can take a few steps the first time you open it to set it up for a long life. Here’s how:

1. Place the book on a table with the spine facing down.
2. Fold down the front cover, followed by the back cover.
3. Then, fold down a few pages at the front of the book, and a few at the back.
4. Continue folding down pages alternately at the front and back until you reach the center spread.
5. Repeat this process two to three times.