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Printing and Binding Styles

Printing

Books can be printed a variety of ways. They are listed here in order of longevity and cost.

Our Keepsake Package includes a read-only, electronic file of your book on a compact disk (it cannot be printed or edited).  At any time you can order additional printed copies of your book.  After ten years we will provide you with a fully printable and editable, electronic file of your book.

Our Heirloom Package includes an electronic file of your book on a compact disk that can be read, edited, and printed.

Binding Styles

Hardbound and Sewn

This method offers the most durability. The pages are stitched then glued. The hardback cover, also known as casebinding, is usually covered with cloth or leather. The book’s title can be heat imprinted in brilliant gold foil, and a picture can also be permanently inset into the cover. Customization doesn't end there--these books can also have designer end sheets, marker ribbons, slip boxes, clam-shell cases, etc. These books cost more and have an aura of quality.

Hardback and Glued

This method is less expensive than the sewn method. This is a good choice when cost is a factor while still wanting a very attractive binding.

Perfect Binding

This book has a soft, wrap-around cover. It utilizes a hot glue process. The cover can be printed in color, and it can be laminated for extra sturdiness.

Spiral Binding

This is an inexpensive binding method that utilizes plastic coils. This type of binding allows the book to lay completely flat when open. Many styles of covers may be used, and a variety of paper products can be combined within the same book. This type of binding makes it an excellent choice for cookbooks or any type of book that needs to stay open, leaving both hands free.