Frequently Asked Questions
Case Bound Books - FAQ
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What is case-binding?
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Case binding is when a hard cover is added to the inner pages of a book. The hard cover itself is known as the 'case'.
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Is the page size, or the cover size the finished book size?
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The page size is classed as the size of the book so if you select an A4 book, that would be the size for the inner pages. The cover is always slightly bigger.
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How much bigger is the cover?
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Usually 6mm taller and 3mm wider. The cover protrudes from the inner pages by approximately 3mm at the top, the opening edge and the bottom.
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What are end papers?
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End papers are the folded sheet of paper that is fixed to the inside front cover and attaches the inner pages to the book.
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What material do you use for end papers?
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We use 150gsm uncoated for the end papers, coated papers can often give unsatisfactory results when the glue has cured.
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How are the book pages bound?
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We bind the inner pages using PUR adhesive which is the same glue used on our paper back books and very strong.
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How thick are the covers?
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We use a 2000 micron (2mm thick) grey board and wrap this with a laminated 170gsm printed paper.
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Can I have anything other than a printed paper cover? Leather, for example?
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Not at present. We only bind using a paper-wrapped case.
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Do you do sewn book sections?
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When books were bound using weaker, EVA hot melt glue, sewn sections added additional strength to stop the pages falling out. PUR Binding, however is much stronger and the pages are hard to pull away from the book without the need for expensive sewn sections.