So, here I have a nice hardcover book.  The problem is that it has a bend in the cover.  When it sits flat - the cover bends up slightly - about 1/4 of an inch.  I don't know if this is something which was a manufacturing fault, or if it was bent by the previous owner.  It is otherwise mint - and still has that great new book smell.

So - does anyone know if there is anything i can do?  If I lay it flat and pile a load of books on top of it - will it likely flatten out?  (I could always try) Or, is there something else you would recommend I do to bend it back?

Any and all suggestions gratefully receieved   :)

much obliged!  :D