Book

Book spine type

Round spine

Content block should be at least 6mm thick to have a round spine. Please also note - the wider the spine, the less rounded the spine can be.

Flat spine

If not specified differently, the same thickness is used for the board inside the flat spine as for the front and back covers.

Open spine

Also known...

Covers and endpapers 2

Flexi cover

Binding style which lies between paperback and hard cover binding, combining features of both. More durable than soft covers, lighter than hard covers. Endpapers, head & tail bands and marker ribbons also possible as for hard covers. Flaps for cover possible as for soft covers.

Endpapers

If endpapers are not included in content pages as self-ends, endpaper is...

Types of bookbinding

Sewn binding

A strong, durable binding where inside pages are sewn together in sections. Standard thread colour is white, but you can order different colour threads.

Glued binding

Also known as Perfect binding. Content pages are bound together by a layer of flexible adhesive. Quite durable and has a low to medium cost.

PUR-glued

Content pages are glued with...

Types of binding

Lay-flat binding

Sewn soft cover books with endpapers, for which the cover spine is not attached to the book content spine part. This makes it possible for you to lay it flat when it is opened. This also gives the cover spine an appearance similar to hard cover books. When the book is opened, the cover does not crease in the...

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Auto case maker with window display

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