Gather to assemble or collect sections into the proper sequence for binding. The more common signature impositions are 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 pages, which are formed by folding the sheet in half one or more times. A digital printing technology that allows a complete book to be printed and bound individually, as opposed to traditional publishing that produces several hundred or thousand books in a lot. The printing method in which the raised surface of the type or blocks, transfers the ink onto the paper with the application of pressure. The new grisham, grafton, or cornwell novel you bought to read on your. This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology click a letter to see more layout, printing and binding terms of this glossary. Common bookbinding terms explained the document centre. Glossary of terms universal printing raleigh, chapel hill. Mary ann grossmann, twin cities, book artist award goes to picture book. Glossary of terms universal printing raleigh, chapel. Binding margin the distance between the print and the edge of the page at the binding edge. Spoilage planned paper waste that is part of all printing. Bookbinding definition of bookbinding by merriamwebster. Bindexpert is designed to process a maximum binding length of 43 centimeters with a book thickness of 4 cm.
Two pages in a layout that face each other, as in an open magazine, book, or newspaper. Bindexpert is designed to process a maximum binding length of 43 centimeters with a book. If you have a book needing rebinding, please check the recommendation message on the home page. Change in the perceived color of elements on a printed piece caused by changes or irregularities in ink densities, dot gain, or color register during a fourcolor printing press. Glossary and terminology on paper conservation and book binding ghorbani, m m. Galleys the printing term for long metal trays used to hold type after it has been set but before the press run. Sheetfed printing press a printing press that uses precut sheets of paper that are fed through the printing press one sheet at a time. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should know. Recent examples on the web minnesota center for book arts is a visual arts nonprofit organization that supports creative expression through traditional and contemporary book arts, including papermaking, bookbinding, and letterpress printing. Binding copy a book whose text block is complete and serviceable, but the current binding is defective or incomplete. Mass market paperback is the format in which most popular fiction is published. As much binding margin as possible should always be preserved. It pays to become familiar with the basic descriptive terms used by used and rare booksellers to communicate a particular book s condition.
We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes. This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology click a letter to see more layout, printing and binding terms. A glossary of book binding terms books tell you why, inc. Read our glossary book terms list to be better informed about book printing. It is the hardcover equivalent of a perfect binding.
Very stiff paper board used to make covers of case bound books. Gbc binding general binding corporation trade name for plastic comb binding. Oversewn books need a minimum of 38 binding margin. Binding process where backs of sections are cut off, ground together.
Cancel due to errors or defects in printing, a book may have one or more pages removed from the text block by the publisher after it has been bound. Against the grain folding or printing on press at a right angle to the grain direction of the paper. A term used to describe the orientation of a book, where the book is taller than it is wide. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should know raptis rare books fine rare and antiquarian first edition books for sale. The common meaning of this term is the first printing of the first edition of a book. Bookbinding glossary bookbinding terminology grays. The common paper size used outside the us in place of 8.
A term used to describe the binding process where the book makes a squared spine. Perfect binding binding process where backs of sections are cut off, roughened and glued together, and rung in a cover. Fine powder sprayed on freshly printed sheets to prevent transfer of wet ink as they accumulate in the delivery stack. Minuteman press in portland, oregon takes great pride in making our clients feel and confident about their printing jobs during the production process. The back portion of a books binding which is visible when a book is shelved in a bookcase. A celebration of the bible in english digital collection, thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. Just in the area of book design you run into terms like gutter margin and folio and face trim. Book binding bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book. Bookbinding terminology is highlighted and explained in an easy to understand way.
Printing signatures see below are stacked on top of one another and then sewn together as one before being glued into the hardcover case. Absorbency the ability of paper to absorb liquids like ink and aqueous coating. Sep 17, 2014 in this tutorial we will look at the different parts of a book the anatomy of the book. Book bindings through the ages on flickr by the national library of sweden. Universal printing provides a glossary of some commonly used terms that weve assembled for our clients. While there are many varieties of book binding out there to catch the eye of the collector or serious reader, nothing is quite so longlasting and impressive as leatherbound books. In this photo the book on the left is an original copy and the book on the right is a pod. Glossary of bookbinding terms this glossary has been compiled from a number of sources, including johnson and middleton see my list of books on bookbinding. A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. A book with color printing on the inside back cover only, for example, would be noted as 4044. Cranky is now retired and no longer rebinding books. Examples of softcover books created with the perfect binding method book binding, also known as book bindery, is the process of assembling.
A sheet of printed pages which when folded becomes a part of a book or publication. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. A special binding method used for hardcover books with low page counts fewer than 64 pages. As distinguished from leather bindings where the cover is assembled on the book.
Saddle stitching simplest binding method in which pages are folded and stapled together. Several free books on bookbinding, gilding, box construction. The space between facing pages where the fold or cut line are. Hopefully, our glossary will help you unravel some of the jargon used by book collectors and book sellers. Perfect binding binding process where backs of sections are cut off, roughened and. The new printed matter pasted on to the resulting stubs by the publisher is referred to as a cancel or cancellans. In fact, you can find a brief glossary of some of this book design terminology. For a more complete glossary of bookbinding terms, please. Cranky says, bookbinding has its own unique terminology. I added the publishing and computer related terminology. Stan schwartz supplied most of the printing and finishing terms of this online glossary.
In this photo the book on the left is an original copy and the book. It is an international dictionary of bookbinding and conservation terms, free of use to anyone. Glossary of binding terms from the preservation department of the university of florida, gainesville. All the pages and the cover are cut perfectly flush with each other. A printing press that prints on both sides of a sheet in a single pass through the press. Gloss characteristic of paper, ink or varnish that reflects relatively large amounts of light. Also called the color rotation or laydown sequence. An illustration appearing before the first pages of a book. Bookbinding definition is the art or trade of binding books. Colophon a statement occurring at the rear of a volume following the text, relating information about the printing history and physical aspects of the book. This is a standard binding for hardcover books, which utilizes glue to hold the interior text block to the cover.
Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Joint the joint of a book is the small groove which runs vertically down the book itself between the book boards book. Adhesive binding a binding method which uses threadfree adhesives to secure loose leaves into a solid text block. Book cover or book board the front and back covers of books are often referred to as book covers or book boards as they are often made of bookbinding board and cover the book.
A glossary of printing, binding, graphic arts and typographical terminology a4 paper iso standard paper size 210 x 297mm or 8. Some of the terminology used in book collecting can be arcane, indeed. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book. The book s interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. Print shop department or separate business that does trimming, folding, binding, and other finishing tasks.
The proper terminology for this type of binding is tetebeche from the french for headtotoe, but dosados binding is used more loosely as an overarching term for this type of binding. This glossary of binding terms is designed to aid binding staff in making decisions on leaf attachment specifications to ensure appropriate choice of binding styles as well as interpreting and enhancing communication with the commercial bindery. The textblock is attached to its case by means of super hinge endsheets, and an adhesive. Print on demand books are printed when the order is placed. Case binding is a method of binding in which the book case cover is made separately from the textblock and later attached to it. Antiquarian and rare book glossary of terms you should. Technically, what we call bindings on most books today, where the text block is glued in in a hardcover book the text block is glued to a cover by some mull and end sheet paper, and in a softcover book normally the text. Brayer a small hand held rubber roller used to spread ink evenly on blocks of type or printing plate. The order in which process inks are printed on a printing press. A typesetting unit of measurement equaling 16th of an inch. When considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value. In the book binding process, a stage where air is expelled from its contents at the sewing stage. Dust jacket the mostly paper jacket which is wrapped around most modern books to protect the cloth covers. Glossary of printing terms book printing experts for.
Book block the text block, including the endpapers and other materials added by the binder, before. Glossary and terminology on paper conservation and bookbinding. If you spot any errors or omissions, drop me a line. Sheetfed printing press a printing press that uses precut sheets of paper that are fed through the printing press. This glossary of binding terms is designed to aid binding staff in making decisions on leaf attachment. If you cant find the term you are looking for here, then you might like to try matt t. Printing terms glossary of commercial printing terminology. Printing using lasers, ions, ink jets or heat to transfer images to paper. A printing press that prints on both sides of the page in a single pass. Save 30% off your canvas print order today, promo code.
Back board the board inlayed into the case which protects the end of a book. Most books do not include printing on the inside covers, so they are 4004 0 refers to no ink. Rubber blanket rubber sheet in the printing press that transfers ink to paper. A term used to describe the binding process where the signatures of a book are held together by a flexible adhesive. A binding method commonly used for booklets that typically uses staples instead of actual stitching in the gutter where the book folds to bind the book together. In fact, you can find a brief glossary of some of this book design terminology here. Change in the perceived color of elements on a printed piece caused by changes or irregularities in ink densities, dot gain, or color register during a fourcolor printing press run. Looking for help understanding commonly used book collecting terminology, or abbreviations and references used in book sellers descriptions. The terms soft cover, paperback, and wraps also refer to a paper binding. The book s interior will be printed in full color 4color cmyk, with ink on both sides of the page. Though technically the first edition of a book may go through additional printings, book collectors consider only the first printing. Roberts and don etheringtons excellent dictionary of descriptive terminology. Accordion fold folding paper by bending each fold in the opposite direction of the previous fold creating a pleated or accordion effect.
Specifications a precise description of a print order. A sheet of paper printed with four or more pages and folded one or more times to the approximate size of one page and in a manner which puts the pages in proper numbered order. The case is made separately from the text block and is later attached to it in a step called casingin. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of individual sheets. Brought to you by grays bespoke british bookbinders, this bookbinding glossary details the many advanced options available to those seeking a unique, professional service. To help you gain a better understanding of whats happening to your project, weve compiled a glossary of common and not so common printing terms as a full list of printing related terminology. So dont be the dummy who didnt know his face from the gutter, who turns out spineless and halfbound. A binding process where the signatures of a book are held together by a flexible adhesive. Method of lithographic printing that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket, then from the blanket to paper. The stack is then bound together along one edge by either sewing with thread through the folds or by a layer of flexible adhesive. A glossary of commercial printing terms glossary if youre new to commercial printing or print buying is not your primary responsibility, the following terms and definitions should better help you communicate with commercial insiders. It is an international dictionary of bookbinding and conservation terms. Web press without a drying oven, thus not able to print on coated paper. The entire process of typesetting a book, printing it, binding.