Preparing my new journal: the Pooh Book

I'm altering an old librarybook. Found it last saturday at the library, on a little table where they sell damaged books.

This is what it looked like before...

Removing pages:

Making 'repairs' with masking tape:

Applying a thin layer of gesso on the pages. (With an old credit card, not with a brush because I like this paper and I want a smooth surface to work on for this book)

Halfway...