The process involves gathering the individual pages, which are typically stacked in a single block. The spine of this block is then roughened to allow better adhesion, and the cover, which is usually made from a heavier cardstock, is wrapped around and glued to the spine.

This method of binding is popular because it is cost-effective for producing large quantities and allows for easy printing on the spine, making it ideal for retail and bookshelf display. However, unlike sewn bindings, perfect bound books do not lay flat when opened.

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• Quantity
• Number of pages including cover
• Dimensions Width x Height (mm)
• Finishing requirements = [None] [Matt Laminated] [Spot UV] [Foil]

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Supplying artwork for a perfect bound book

IMPORTANT
COVER PAGES (front, inside front, inside back and back) and INTERNAL PAGES must be supplied as two separate PDF files.

COVER SPECIFICATIONS

• Supply as a two-page spread
• Ensure 3mm bleed and AT LEAST a 3mm safe space
• Ensure correct spine width

Because of variances created during the printing/binding process we recommend that you extend your front cover design across the spine width. We do not recommend placing text along the spine, particularly on narrow spine widths.

INTERNAL PAGES SPECIFICATION

• Supply as 1-up multiple page PDF file
• Ensure 3mm bleed and AT LEAST 3mm safe space

MARGINS: We recommend allowing extra space on the binding edge so that text and graphics are not obscured this should also be taken into account when placing elements across page spreads.

Please note: There can be a 1-2mm tolerance in the folding, binding and gluing processes.