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Smyth sewn (hardcover)
The short answerThe most common binding for offset-printed hardcover books: very durable, with a printable spine.
The details
The binding wraps completely around the book block and allows for a printable spine. Used for hardcover books, sketchbooks, planners and journals.
Page count for this binding
- Do not count covers or endsheets (the heavier paper glued to the inside covers).
- Page 1 starts on the right, facing the loose endsheet. The last page lands on the left.
- Page count must be divisible by 4.
- No real maximum, but you need enough pages for a spine. The count depends on the book: a children's book might be 16 pages, a journal or planner 100 to 300.
Best for
Children's picture books, cookbooks, art books, hardcover journals.
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