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Noun 1. A strong covering holding the pages of a book together.
Binding, from your point of view is a collective term used for the variety of processes that are used to hold the pages of a book, magazine, publication or other format together. There is huge range of binding methods available to you as a designer and it could make a huge difference to you depending which method you choose. If used creatively, these methods can completely enhance an your design. This
Infopack will help you to consider the appropriate binding solution for showcasing samples of the different binding methods you can use and how you can develop this into something quite unique.
Perfec t Bindin g
Body copy can tend to disappear into the gutter if your document is organised pages onto spreads.
This methods gives a very clean finish and can look very professional if the pages are designed and bound. Very simple process to learn and apply to your own design and it only takes an hour or two to complete at most.
You can do perfect binding in the print resources at LCA but they usually supply standard PVA glue which can work incredibly well for a short run publication but wont be incredibly durable.
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Perfect bound book
Inside pages are an offwhite cartridge paper. Front & back cover is a coloured paper stock from Rossington Street Print Resource. Bound with PVA glue. The finish you can get from perfect binding if you get all the components right can make your work look and feel incredibly professional.
Perfect Binding, Perfect Binding, Unsewn, or cut-back binding is a method that is commonly used for magazines, paper back books and other formats which have a flat spine.
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Japan ese St ab Bindin g It’s probably not the most durable method of binding a book, although it is dependant on the type of thread you use. Japanese stab binding isn’t a lengthy process and it’s an incredibly simple way of binding a book with not equipment needed. Gives your design a handmade feel to it. Least expensive form binding, apart from stapling, however all equipment is provided in Print resource for this binding method anyway.
It isn’t an ideal method of production for a long run publication design as it would require a lot manual labour.
Japanese stab bound book
Inside pages are an offwhite cartridge paper. Front & back cover is a coloured paper stock from Rossington Street Print Resource. Bound with thread from the same place.
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If you are feeling quite creative you can also make a variety of different patterns with the thread and holes.
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To create a basic stab bound book, four holes, which is what Yotsumme Toji translates as, are made through all the pages of the side of one book. These holes are then sewn together with thread and a needle in the basic pattern.
Japanese Stab binding, also known in by it’s traditional name Yotsumme Toji, is a very simplistic book binding method.
Saddle Stitch Can be the least expensive form of binding as stapling counts as a type of saddle stich. Stapling & folding can be in mass quanities on machines, however there isn’t any of these at LCA. InDesign allows you to print the pages of your document set up for this process (Print Booklet..) Quick, easy and inexpensive form binding which can be done in the print resource with very little equipment.
Watch out for Paper Creep - when pages near the centre are narrower after trimming than those near the covers.
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Saddle Stiching
Inside pages are an offwhite cartridge paper. Front & back cover is a coloured paper stock from Rossington Street Print Resource. Bound with thread from the same place. This type of stitching is probably the simplest way to bind a book and you can even staple the pages together. It is typically used to bind things such as notebooks, brochures, pamphlets and other small books.
Saddle Stiching get it’s name from the inverted V saddle on to which the section are placed. Sections are opened out and placed on inside the other with a cover placed on the outside.
Wire & Spiral Bindin g The pages of publication lie flat due to the spine. Very quick and easy way of binding, with very little equipment needed.
If you are making spiral bound book you would have to purchase the spiral yourself. Care needs to be taken with any images that cross the gutter of the document, where the punch hole can interfere with the aesthetic.
Title: Moving beyond words Desginer: Bullet Creative Client: Shobana Jayasingh Dance Technical Overview: Wiro bound doument featuring a rich selection of imagery
Wiro Binding Opposed metal teeth ‘bite’ through holes that are cut in the page, and meet to bind the pages Comb Binding This follows the same principle as wiro binding, but uses comb rather than metal teeth.
Spiral Binding A metal spiral is fed, from the top to the bottom (or vice versa), through holes are cut cut in the pages, to bind the publication. This process s more time consumingm but holds the pages more securely.
Spiral binding - mainly used for binding Calendars, Cookbooks and Brochures. The main benefit of these binding method is that it allows the pages of the publication to lie flat. The sheets are punched with a line of rounded or slotted holes near the spine. Wire is then coiled through the holes and crimped.
Altern ative Bindin g Thermal Tape binding uses heat to transfer tape onto and around the spine of the book which gives a very professional finish. Once the tape is cool, the strip becomes so firm so lettering can be applied to the spine.
Screw Post Bind, covers and signature or individual pages are collated and asssembled in a stack then trimmed on all sides. The posts are then drilled and fastened together with posts held on by screws.
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