We are creating a publication designed to display all 26 letters of the alphabet, so perhaps it is a wise idea to be aware of how much content there will be, obviously which will result in more pages. Since there may be a number of pages, it could be said that the binding method I choose will have to cater to this and keep my publication together fittingly, and will help to preserve it from damage or wear and tear. However I would like to consider a range of methods in order to evaluate which method will be the most appropriate in the end. This will involve a lot of mock ups and trial and errors, which will be challenging and time consuming (but worth it!).
Saddle Stitch:
I began by looking into the simplistic nature of the saddle stitch. Though pretty basic, this binding method is functional, minimal and uncluttered. It effectively keeps your publication together and would ideally hold around 8-80 pages together as an estimate. I personally favour the saddle stitch because in all honesty; it's easy. It does exactly what you need it to do, without fuss and inconvenience. It's a classic and does not distract from your design. The cons of the saddle stitch include being less tenacious than other binding methods and it is not adventurous and likely requires less skill than a more complex bind.
An example of an interesting style saddle stitch was a notebook provided by GF Smith during a talk. There were many different examples of the stock choices however I noticed the really beautiful binding:
Using a saddle stitch with a lot of sewing creates a brilliant line down the side of the publication. This could also allow the publication to be more secure as there is more of the spine covered by the binding stitch.
Perfect Bound:
During a book binding session at Vernon Street, we attempted a perfect bound book by using two pieces of board and mesh for the spine. We used a book press to keep the pages still and glued the mesh to the spine side. After it was dry and cut down, it did look very neat and professional however the problem was that the pages easily became loose and would fall out with usage. I would not want this to happen with my publication, I want the user to be able to use it without the risk of easy damage.
I looked at a selection of different binding methods from this collection by Diamond Print Services. They showcased a large range of binding methods that may be suitable for my own publication.
In binding and finishing, a means of binding pages together involving the sewing of printed signatures together with thread followed by encasing the signatures between cloth-covered cardboard covers.
Above is an example of case binding that I especially like, bound using cloth. Adding cloth creates texture and a different overall feel to the publication than paper can offer.
This method involves using hot melt adhesive with sections of burst perforated on the spine to allow additional glue penetration. This binding method is recommended for binding documents where additional strength and instant binding strength is required.
Similar to case binding, this method looks clean and organised and is suitable for a larger publication. It will be a strong consideration for my own publication however I would have to think about how to do this or even getting a service for this as I would want it to look as professional as possible.
This method uses single sheets rather than signatures, meaning for this book you can use different stocks, weights and colours as each page is separate. Stab bound books have holes away from the spine, which are then bound together using string/embroidery thread. This method is relatively easy and adds an element of decoration to a publication. It looks more flamboyant depending on how the bind has been done, than a regular saddle stitch or staple bound book.
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During a sign up tutorial at Vernon Street, I experimented with different binding methods that could be applied to my publication for the brief. These mainly included perfect bound variations.
For example this entailed stock being sandwiched between two pieces of mount board, secured in a nipping press and glued together by a piece of mesh. This method looked very neat and professional but would not be the most durable binding, as over time pages can fall out easily as the spine endures wear and tear from use.
I looked at a selection of different binding methods from this collection by Diamond Print Services. They showcased a large range of binding methods that may be suitable for my own publication.
Case Binding:
In binding and finishing, a means of binding pages together involving the sewing of printed signatures together with thread followed by encasing the signatures between cloth-covered cardboard covers.
Above is an example of case binding that I especially like, bound using cloth. Adding cloth creates texture and a different overall feel to the publication than paper can offer.
Burst Binding:
This method involves using hot melt adhesive with sections of burst perforated on the spine to allow additional glue penetration. This binding method is recommended for binding documents where additional strength and instant binding strength is required.
Similar to case binding, this method looks clean and organised and is suitable for a larger publication. It will be a strong consideration for my own publication however I would have to think about how to do this or even getting a service for this as I would want it to look as professional as possible.
Stab binding:
This method uses single sheets rather than signatures, meaning for this book you can use different stocks, weights and colours as each page is separate. Stab bound books have holes away from the spine, which are then bound together using string/embroidery thread. This method is relatively easy and adds an element of decoration to a publication. It looks more flamboyant depending on how the bind has been done, than a regular saddle stitch or staple bound book.
Other examples:
This example of a publication involves different sizes/shapes of stock, creating a very strange look when folded and closed. To achieve this, the designer would have to measure out the shape and size of each piece of stock and make sure it is accurate. I'm unsure if this method would be suitable for this brief as it would have to have a stronger contextual link, however it does create an interesting shape.
This book has a sleeve, created by a different size spread wrapped around the main cover. The mint blue colour stands out against the black and white, protecting the cover and also being successfully pleasing to the eye. It is great to consider a sleeve or protection of some kind as after a while books deteriorate and become less crisp and new, it is important to bare this in mind.
Book Binding tutorial:
During a sign up tutorial at Vernon Street, I experimented with different binding methods that could be applied to my publication for the brief. These mainly included perfect bound variations.
For example this entailed stock being sandwiched between two pieces of mount board, secured in a nipping press and glued together by a piece of mesh. This method looked very neat and professional but would not be the most durable binding, as over time pages can fall out easily as the spine endures wear and tear from use.
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