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Saddle stitch
The short answerPages are gathered, folded and stapled along the crease. Best for thin books.
The details
Popular for readers and booklets under 80 pages.
Page count for this binding
Under 80 pages. The page count must be a multiple of 4, because each folded sheet makes 4 pages.
Common questions
What if my page count isn't a multiple of 4?
Saddle stitch needs a multiple of 4 because each folded sheet makes 4 pages. Wire-O and spiral don't follow that rule, since their pages are not stapled or sewn through the fold.
How long does production take for a saddle-stitched booklet?
Production alone runs roughly two weeks for saddle-stitched notebooks. The entire process is 8 to 12 weeks from approval of your physical proof to delivery.
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