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Oversewn Binding
Oversewn bindings are a type of bookbinding produced by sewing together loose leaves of paper to form a text block. Threads pass through small holes that have been punched in the signature's ''gutter margin'' (nearest the spine), forming overlock stitches that attach it to previously attached sections. This method of stitching is sometimes called ''stab sewing.'' A piece of linen is then glued to the text block spine for further support. The book's spine may be rounded and backed to keep it from caving in, but if the text block is too thick, the spine is sometimes left flat.Boardway, David, Margaret Byrnes, Charlane Grant, and Gregor Trinkhaus-Randall. (1993) "Commercial Library Binding." ''Preservation Planning Program: Managing a Library Binding Program''. Jan Merrill-Oldham (ed). Association of Research Library: Washington D.C. A strip of cloth called a ''super'' is then often affixed to the spine of the text block and then to the boards of the case. Oversewing can be done by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bookbinding
Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of ''signatures'', sheets of paper folded together into sections that are bound, along one edge, with a thick needle and strong thread. Cheaper, but less permanent, methods for binding books include loose-leaf rings, individual screw-posts (binding posts), twin loop spine coils, plastic spiral coils, and plastic spine combs. For protection, the bound stack of signatures is wrapped in a flexible cover or is attached to stiffened boards. Finally, an attractive cover is placed onto the boards, which includes the publisher's information, and artistic decorations. The trade of binding books is in two parts; (i) stationery binding (vellum binding) for books intended for handwritten entries, such as accounting ledgers, business journals, blank-page books, and guest logbooks, and notebooks, manifold books, day books, diaries, and portfolios. (ii) letterpress printing and binding deals with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
