What happens when your most treasured spiritual companion—your Bible filled with years of notes, tear stains, and spiritual revelations—begins falling apart? Brett Costigan has the answer.
Thirty years ago, Brett's college roommate recovered his worn Bible with a piece of leather. That simple act of preservation allowed Brett to keep his cherished Bible with all its marginalia intact—a Bible he proudly still uses today. This inspired him to learn the craft himself, eventually launching Recover the Bible, a specialized service dedicated to giving new life to worn scripture.
"If you have a Bible that you have cried in and marked up and those moments when the Holy Spirit has touched you...I want to help you preserve that," Brett explains with evident emotion. His craftsmanship isn't about creating luxury products ("Think Simon the Tanner, not Gucci," he quips), but rather preserving the irreplaceable spiritual journeys documented in the pages of well-loved Bibles.
Through decades of self-taught experience, Brett has refined his techniques, now offering various leather options, custom ribbon markers, and a lifetime guarantee on every cover. He works with everything from brand-new Bibles that owners want protected from the start to precious family heirlooms, including a circuit writer's Bible from the 1800s that he carefully restored for future generations. Each cover bears his small, custom stamp—a modest signature of craftsmanship that's become increasingly important as the business has grown to sustain him through personal challenges.
Discover how Brett Costigan is preserving more than just books—he's protecting the physical vessels of spiritual growth and family heritage. Visit recoverthebible.com to learn how your Bible's story can continue for generations to come.
