Binding

Japanese Binding

Japanese binding
 
Japanese binding is an ideal form for binding books, booklets, reports and magazines where two pages of text, for example in A5 format, are printed side by side on an A4 sheet. The A4 sheet is then folded in the middle to produce a front and back in A5. The "open" side of the folded A4 sheet is then bound into the book block while the closed edge is outside. Each leaf of the book consists of a folded paper, which has four sides and of which only the two outer sides are visible.

In the "classic" Japanese binding, the sides are clearly bonded together with a thread from the outside. In this process, the paper block is sewn vertically from above without folding the paper beforehand. In the most purist form of Japanese binding, the first page is also the first cover page.
 
In many applications a Japanese bound book-block will be incorporated into an external cover or a cover material will be laminated onto the first and last page to create an exciting effect.
 
Japanese binding does use a lot more paper that other binding techniques (double the volume) which can be a disadvantage; also Japanese bound booklets can be a little more difficult to open and rest open. However the advantages of such a visually impressive and stunning binding form greatly outweigh these minor practical considerations. Beautiful print and extraordinary bindery – eye-catching and print communication in the very best form. If you do wish to reduce paper volume you can always use a lower substance – the bindery technique will ensure a substantial feel.

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