There are many details that go into the process of book printing, from commissioning the cover art and layout design to selecting a paper weight and finish. Additionally, you’ll have to choose what type of binding works best for your project, depending on its size and intended use. Below, you’ll find a helpful guide to various binding styles for book printing. 

4 Popular Book Bindings

1. Saddle Stitch

Saddle stitching is a simple form of binding that involves folding and stapling or sewing the pages together. Comic books, pamphlets, brochures, workbooks, calendars, and shorter catalogs and magazines often use saddle stitching. This is an economical option if you need lots of copies of your project.

2. Perfect Binding

If you’re planning to print a trade paperback book, perfect binding is the best option. This method involves folding, gathering, sewing, and gluing the pages into the cover. These bindings use a squared spine, so they stack and store well. Most fiction, poetry, and nonfiction books you own likely have this type of binding. 

3. Spiral Binding

Spiral binding is the process of trimming and assembling the pages before punching small holes along one side and threading a plastic or metal spiral through them. This lets you turn the pages quickly and with ease while still allowing the book to lay flat. Spiral binding is often used for cookbooks, notebooks, planners, and manuals.

4. Board Book Binding

Board books have thick paperboard that fits into a book block and has printing on the spine. This binding is sturdier and less vulnerable to moisture, spills, and impacts, which makes it ideal for children’s books.

The next time you need book printing, contact the team at Bestype Imaging. They offer digital, letterpress, and large format printing to individual and business clients throughout New York City, NY. Call (212) 966-6886 to get a quote on book printing and select your binding style. Visit their website to learn more about their products or submit your file online.