BINDING
Standard hard cover binding is typically the least expensive of the hard cover binding options, and works well for books with smaller page counts (as low as 24 pages, up to 220 pages). The signatures of the yearbook are gathered together into a book block and then bound into a hard case. This type of binding is also known as library binding
because it is very durable. Smyth sewn hard cover binding has the added strength of overlapped stitches, and can be used on books that have 64 or more pages. The
advantage of this binding style is that the book will more easily lie flat when open. Typically, you’ll see this binding style in reference books such as medical books, law books, etc.
PAPER WEIGHT
Yearbooks are traditionally printed on a coated glossy paper with a standard 80-pound paper weight for excellent opacity and durability. Of course, you can always request
100-pound paper for a more distinctive, durable feel.
ENDSHEETS
Endsheets are the thick paper attached to both the inside front and back covers of a hard cover yearbook and the flyleaf (first and last sheets in a book before and after the book content). The quality of the paper is usually different than what is used in the rest of your yearbook. Listed at left are the standard colors available to you. If you’re looking for a color not found here or would like to get pricing on the cost of printing your own design on an endsheet, just ask!
HEAD AND FOOT BANDS
Head and foot bands are small ornamental bands, generally made of silk or cotton, which are attached to the top and bottom of a hard cover book block. They serve as a decorative way to hide the binding application or stitching on the spine of a yearbook. They come in a variety of solid and “striped” colors.
- goldenrod
- royal blue
- black
- navy blue
- red
- felt gray
- forest green
Hard Cover Board Weight
Binder’s board is the most common material used to make book covers. The heavier the board weight, the stiffer the cover will be when trying to bend it. Our standard cover weight is 90 pt. Heavier, 120 pt. and 160 pt. board weights are also available on request.