Archive for Month: November 2013
What is Signature?
What is Signature?
A finished book may appear as if it is made from a stack of loose pages. In many cases,multiple pages are often printed together on a much larger sheet, then folded, collated and trimmed on all sides. The trim eliminates the folds and leaves smooth edges. This is called creating signatures for binding. Continue Reading…
Binding Methods – Different Types of Binding
Binding Methods – Different Types of Binding
Binding a book means attaching sheets together. There are a number of ways to attach sheets together. Some common options include gluing, stitching and sewing. Binding techniques can generally be grouped into these categories: Continue Reading…
Binding Methods – Perfect Binding
Perfect Binding
The spine or the book is cut and roughened, adhesive is applied to the rough edges and a cover is glued firmly in place. Bleeds and crossovers are also handled differently on perfect bound books. Continue Reading…
Binding Methods – Spiral Binding
Binding Methods – Spiral Binding
Spiral Stitching
To bind using a spiral of continuous wire or plastic looped through punched holes. Continue Reading…