- Tape BindingBinding uses an adhesive tape to glue the individual pages of the book together. This binding technique is inexpensive, easy to mass produce and is custom made. It is mainly used to bind paperback books and entry-level custom books such as yearbooks and dissertations. One drawback of the technique is that the adhesive use can lose its elasticity and either break or lose its ability to bind the pages. Also, glossy pages need more expensive adhesive tape to form a secure bond.
- Sewn binding use thread to bind the book together. A small group of 10 to 50 pages are sewn together and the various groups are then sewn to the cover. The sewn binding process produces a strong book, but is the most expensive to produce on a large scale because of the price of the machinery or on a custom scale because the work needs to be done by hand.Wire Stitching
- Wire stitching is the most commonly used form of binding. The low-end wire stitching is used in magazine and comic books. A metal staple is inserted in the fold of the book to bind the pages together. The stitching is cheap and efficient, but does not provide a strong hold. The higher end wire stitching uses wires through the thickness of the pages to bind them before covering the wires with masking tape or a hard cover. That technique is usually limited to thin books of 10 to 50 pages.
Punch and Bind- Punch and Bind techniques all use simple and cheap hand or automatic machines to punch holes through the thickness of the pages and then insert either plastic or metallic strip to bind the pages. The punch and bind technique is mainly used for school and office documents and when a long lasting or esthetically pleasing binding is not required. This technique can be used to bind books from a few pages to several hundred pages. Some techniques require the binding element to be bent or melted to finish the binding, but others can be removed, allowing for pages to be added or removed without having to rebind the book.
Perfect Binding- Perfect binding uses glue to bind the pages. The process is similar to tape binding and has the same advantages, the low price and ease of manufacturing, and the same drawbacks, the glue can dry and lose it grip. Tape and Perfect binding can be applied using the same machines.Pamphlet Binding
- A pamphlet style binding is the easiest bookbinding method. A single stack of text weight pages are folded in half using a bone folder and working with a single sheet at a time. Cut a cardstock cover 1/8 inch longer and 1/4 inch wider than the inner pages and folded. Stack the pamphlet together. Make a mark at the center of the pamphlet's spine and marks at two points equidistant from this point and 3/4 inch to 1 inch from each end of the spine. Place the pamphlet on a folded towel and pierce each of these points with an awl. Cut a length of ribbon, thread or cord. Using a tapestry needle, stitch from the center hole to the top hole, then come out the top hole and back in the bottom. Come out the center hole and tie the threads in a knot or bow.
Japanese Pouch Books- Japanese pouch style bindings are also an easy and effective bookbinding method. These books can be substantially larger than one made with a pamphlet style binding, offering more versatility. A sewn Japanese binding can also be used to repair damaged paperback or hardcover books. Choose flexible Japanese paper for a pouch book or Yotsume toji. Pages should be folded, with the folded edge toward the outside of the book and the open edges neatly stacked along the spine. Two pairs of holes create an inner binding for additional security using paper twine and a mallet to secure the knot. Covers are applied and four holes neatly punched near the spine. The book is then sewn together, with the thread entering from the inside of the book and moving to the sewing holes.
Traditional Western Binding- Western bookbinding relies on folded pages or signatures. Multiple signatures are stacked, forming the pages for the book. Holes are punched through each signature using an awl, most often in three pairs. The first signature is sewn, working the stitches over strips of bookbinding tape, first with one signature then each following one. A case is constructed using matboard or another heavy cardboard with a leather, vellum or cloth spine. The book cover is then glued into place and the book is clamped to dry. Finally, the folded pages are cut open.Saddle Stitch
- Saddle stitch may be the simplest of all DIY bookbinding techniques. The bookbinder prints the pages double-sided with two pages of text per side. He stacks them in order along with the cover, folds them in half, places the folded sheets face down and staples through the crease. Most magazines use saddle stitch binding.
Double-Fan Binding
- Double-fan binding is a modified form of perfect binding in which the bookbinder fans the pages in one direction before applying glue. Before applying the cover, she fans the pages out in the opposite direction and applies more glue. The result is a stronger binding in which the ends of the pages are glued to the spine and to each other. Compare this to standard perfect binding, where the pages are primarily connected to the spine and not to each other.
Accordion Binding
- Rather than a series of individual sheets of paper, accordion books (also known as concertina books) are printed on a single, long sheet of paper folded repeatedly in a zigzag pattern. The ends of the accordion-folded sheet are connected to end papers and hard covers that can be closed- or open-backed. Accordion books often come in slipcovers or slipcases that protect them from shelf wear or potential creases and tears.
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