What is your favorite type of binding? Do you have any particular examples of a beautifully bound book that you would like to share?
I always prefer a perfect bound book. It's not that saddle stitch isn't a viable option, it just doesn't look as nice, so it's probably my least favorite.
But, I also like the look of books that are stitched together either with thread, ribbon, rope, or some other type of artsy material. A co-worker creates books out of scrap pieces of wood and also uses threads of wood to thread the pages together, which is also a pretty cool idea.
I found some more creative ideas online (none that I would be so foolhardy to try to replicate)
Click here for more ideas
http://www.bookbindingteam.com/2009_08_01_archive.html
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| Bamboo Binding |
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| 8 1/2 x 7" dove gray hardcover is bound with hand sewn white cotton bands, which weave together and stretch across both covers. The exposed spine sports a combination of coptic and sewn-to-tape stitchery, measuring 7/8" thick. |
