Random house kernerman websters college dictionary, 2010 k dictionaries ltd. How to remove stains from cloth book covers how to clean. Supplies covers most non book items in our bookstore, such as educational website access cards, picture frames, photo albums, and the like. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon.
A flexibound book is a less expensive option than hardback binding, but offers a. Book cloth definition of book cloth by merriamwebster. Book collecting guide guide to understanding bindings abebooks. Sometimes the covers are partly cloth and part paper. This in contrast to a book quarter bound, which has a spine covered in one material, and the boards covered in another material, with the. Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for bookbinding cloth buckram we hope that the following list of synonyms for the word buckram will help you to finish your crossword today. Without their artistic or commercial dust jackets they would look very bland. It has a flexible, sewn spine which allows the book to lie flat on a surface when opened.
Clothbound dictionary definition clothbound defined. So dont be the dummy who didnt know his face from the gutter, who turns out spineless and half bound. Many modern bestselling hardcover books use a partial cloth cover, with cloth covered board on the spine only, and only boards covering the rest. The interior side is the hinge, which can be covered in. Apply white craft glue to the central section of the cloth framed by the creases, brushing over ribbon as well. Supplies covers most nonbook items in our bookstore, such as educational website access cards, picture frames, photo albums, and the like. The cloth can then be printed on, embossed, or stamped for decorative purposes or with designs of book information details. Book collecting guide guide to understanding bindings. If the book is antique and of high value, it may be best to have it professionally cleaned. A hardcover or hardback also known as hardbound, and sometimes as casebound book is one bound with rigid protective covers typically of binders board or heavy paperboard covered with buckram or other cloth, heavy paper, or occasionally leather. The definition of book cloth includes descriptions of pyroxylin impregnated. Apr 18, 2017 whether youre restoring an antique book or preparing to sell a valuable set of novels, its easy to remove stains and restore fabric luster to cloth covered reads. Until the mid20th century, covers of massproduced books were laid with cloth, but from that period onward, most publishers adopted clothette, a kind of textured paper which vaguely resembles cloth but is easily differentiated on close inspection.
Jan 14, 2010 three pieces of stiff board, called binders board, are covered with something, like paper, cloth, cloth treated so that it can be printed like paper, leather, or anything else you can cover the boards with. Fastback bound documents usually have a clear plastic front cover and a card back cover. Recent examples on the web this commemorative, hardcover coffee table book captures indianas unique love affair with the game in hundreds. The cloth is stretched over the boards, and is mainly to protect and shield the book from any damage. Information and translations of hardcover in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. 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. Aug 12, 2012 if a book is a paperback, the front and back covers are made of a flimsy material, such as paper, laminate or possibly plastic. This definition is a major rewrite of that published in the book getting published. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Here are some random bindery terms that will make it easier for you to talk with casebound book printers to make sure you get what you want. Also refers to the covers of books originally issued in boards or paper wraps, but in these cases the covers are usually bound in their proper positions. The desire to push the boundaries has been a motivator in many a daring expedition, testing the human spirit and physical abilities to the utmost.
So dont be the dummy who didnt know his face from the gutter, who turns out spineless and halfbound. The interior side is the hinge, which can be covered in endpapers. Cloth clothbound generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. Whether youre looking for nonfiction by a pulitzer prize winning expert, book club recommendations for a great novel, or a mustread book everyone is talking about, its easy to find them here. Certified library binders must undergo an independent inspection by the library binding institute to certify that they have the equipment, experience, knowledge and expertise to manufacture book bindings that meet the specification of the american national standard for library binding. Full bound a binding style in which the book is bound in one material leather, cloth, etc. He pulled a heavy, leather bound book off from a high shelf, and cracked it open gently. The bound publication is thermally glued together using thermal hot glue to fix pages in place and the spine is strengthened via the addition of a strip of cloth. We even offer links to buy them online with one click. This is the coarse cloth used to line the spine of a casebound book. Bookbinding cloth crossword answers, clues, definition.
Book cloth is a general term for all of the fabric goods that are used to cover books. What is the difference between hardcover, clothbound, and. Weve arranged the synonyms in length order so that they are easier to find. In this tutorial we will look at the different parts of a book the anatomy of the book.
If you have a book needing rebinding, please check the recommendation message on the home page. This is the interior of the book, the folded and gathered and trimmed book signatures without the cover. Hardcover definition of hardcover by the free dictionary. Usually they are about the same size as a hardcover book, with paper covers instead of. The stack is then bound together along one edge by either sewing with thread through the folds or by a layer of flexible adhesive. The cloth bound books are a reproduction of the complete library of four treasures, a prodigious 18th century work which has been called the great wall of chinese culture. Clothbound dictionary definition clothbound defined yourdictionary. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cranky is now retired and no longer rebinding books. Hardcover definition, a book bound in cloth, leather, or the like, over stiff material. Joint and hinge the joint is the exterior element where a board joins the spine and bends when opened.
The definition of book cloth includes descriptions of pyroxylin impregnated and. May also refer to fake raised bands on decorative bindings. Magazines are considered more ephemeral than books, and less durable means of binding them are usual. Definition and synonyms of bound from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. Dust jacket or dust wrapper first used during the 19th century, the original purpose of the dust jacket was to protect the cover of books from scratches and dust which could have been made from fine leather, linen cloth, silk or other expensive materials. It is a comparatively quick process and the final bound document looks neat and tidy. Clothbound definition, of a book bound with cloth rather than paper, leather, etc. Hardcover definition of hardcover by merriamwebster.
Clothbound definition is bound in stiff boards covered with cloth. The jacket, which sets the mood for the book, or positions it within its genre, or provides. Most clothbound books are now halfandhalf covers with cloth covering only the spine. They also published in clothbound, hardback volumes with fullcolor paintings mounted on the front. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book binding types, a simple guide star print brokers. I love the cabot clothbound caveaged cheddar, which we use at freemans and peels 21stcentury man. Book cloth definition is any of several specially woven fabrics such as cotton prepared for use in covering books. Having a cover of thick paper boards covered with cloth. With a few nontoxic cleaning supplies and a small time investment, you can eliminate the dust, dirt and oil smudges tarnishing your favorite fabric bound books. Cranky says, bookbinding has its own unique terminology. Half binding a book which has had its spine and corners covered in one material such as cloth or leather and the rest of the front and rear covers covered in another, such as boards paper or cloth. This is technically a paperback book that the bookseller has to return whole in order to get credit for a return instead of stripping just the cover and returning that.
Massmarket paperbacks are the smaller types sold in spinners in drugstores and airports as well as bookstores, obviously. She reached into one of her few bags, and pulled out a leather bound book, and began to read. If a book is a hardcover, the front and back covers are made of a nonflimsy material, such as cardboard, solidplastic or some sort of stock. The original cloth covers, usually including the spine, bound into the book when a new binding is made. Hardcover definition is having rigid boards on the sides covered in cloth or paper. Flexi binding or dutch binding is a very popular book binding technique between a paperback and hardback binding. From under the sternsheets he drew out a clothbound book. Cloth binding definition and meaning collins english. A thin, woven cloth like muslin that has been dyed, filled, impregnated or coated with some compound, and subjected to heat and pressure. Case bound is a book binding type used for hardcover books. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Prebound books are paperbacks that were originally manufactured for sale on the mass market, then bought or otherwise acquired by a library for use in circulation. Sep 17, 2014 external parts of a book dust jacket example.
Includes links to related sites, tutorials, images of bindings and book objects. Book cloth is specially prepared cloth material used as a covering material for book covers. If a book is a paperback, the front and back covers are made of a flimsy material, such as paper, laminate or possibly plastic. An extra, folded sheet of paper the same size as the book, is attached to the front and back of the bookblock. Case bound or hardcover book bindery printing terms. The cover wrap can be printed paper, cloth, leather, or a faux cloth or leather look. Clothbound, despite the name, is a type of hardcover binding. Books are bound in all manner of materials including various papers, cloths, hides and. Folio is also used to describe the general size of a book if its about 15 inches.
This binding is for use with a bound book of cards, such as a postcard book from which the postcards can be removed via perforated, tearaway markings. Know the differences what planning your books binding, or other book binding types case bound. Clothbound definition of clothbound by merriamwebster. Library binding is the name of the process by which prebound books are reinforced and preserved for circulation within a. Cloth binding definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Clothbound definition of clothbound by the free dictionary. This item pioneer book cloth cover post bound album, 8 by 8inch, majestic teal self adhesive photo album magnetic scrapbook album 40 magnetic double sided pages linen hardcover diy photo album length 11 x width 10. For a lot of kids, harry potter and the sorcerers stone was their first experience of really falling in love with a book, or a collection of printed words or illustrations bound together. While these products are safe to use on cloth books, the cloth coverings on antique books are often fragile and cannot withstand even the gentlest cleaning without some damage. Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for book binding cloth buckram we hope that the following list of synonyms for the word buckram will help you to finish your crossword today. Cut across the four corners of the cloth, 18 inch away from corner points of the boards. Books are bound in all manner of materials including various papers, cloths, hides and even metals to increase aesthetic appeal or durability.
Normally they are mounted as pages at the end of the book. Paperbacks with thin, bendable covers come in two sizes more or less. The book of books has been the cure for 1,000s of avid readers of fiction and nonfiction. The diamond series was a set of octavosized cloth bound books, printed with. The most common type of hardback, one onto whose boards a cloth cover has been drawn and glued. She spotted joel propped up against the wall, reading a thick, leather bound book. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered. Indulge your adventurous spirit by exploring some associated extreme vocabulary. Clothbound or cloth, means a hardcover with a clothlike covering adhering to the thick paper board.