Raheem Book Binding Works

We are located on the ground floor of Paramount Colony in Tolichowki. The address is 8-1-398/Pm/1, and we have been here in Hyderabad for many years. When you walk in, the first thing you notice is the smell of paper and the glue we use for the bindings. It’s a smell you get used to after a while. We have stacks of books everywhere—some are brand new and some are old family Bibles or ledgers that are falling apart. We spend our days cutting, stitching, and gluing. It’s slow work and you can’t really rush it if you want it to hold together. We use some old machines that make a lot of noise, but they are reliable and do a better job than the new stuff sometimes. Our hands are usually stained with ink or bits of glue by the end of the day. We don’t have a fancy showroom. People just bring their items to the counter, and we tell them when they can pick them up. Sometimes it takes a week, sometimes longer if we are busy. We live nearby, so it’s a short walk to get here in the morning. We know most of the people in Paramount Colony. It’s a quiet life, mostly just focusing on the task at hand. We don't do any big advertising. Word of mouth has always been enough to keep us busy with work. Every book is different, and we take it one page at a time.