Cover & Binding Options Survey

As we look forward to the formal release of the Refreshed ASV New Testament, we are actively evaluating a range of additional cover materials, cover colors, sewn binding, multiple ribbons, other enhanced binding features, and advanced artisan customization. To help us prioritize the features that matter most to you, let us know which of the options you are most interested in, request additional information, or let us know if there are additional features which could be considered.

COVER MATERIALS

Buckram Hardcover

Poly-cotton book cloth material with heavy grain, and a washable surface, which makes it very durable. Buckram is the most common material used by professional libraries.

Flexible Soft Cover

A soft core for a bendable cover which is flexible, rather than stiff. Softcovers are pyroxylin-coated cotton fabric and are water-resistant, wash-resistant, with low permeability to air, oils, and greases. Softcover binding derives strength from the resin which is impregnated rather than coated on the surface of the fabric.

Cowhide Leather

A durable leather traditionally used for bookbinding, and is available in Morroco, Skiver, and Antique finishes and a variety of colors.

Calfskin Leather

A durable leather traditionally used for bookbinding, Calfskin is valued for its softness, fine grain, and durability.

Kidskin Leather

A smoother, finer texture than cowhide.

Pigskin Leather

A durable leather which is slightly thinner than cowhide.

Bison Leather

A very flexible, plush, semigloss material with a beautiful natural grain and a wonderful feel that is unlike other leather. Bison Leather is known for long wearing.

COVER COLORS

Colors

With some dependency on the cover material, a variety of colors are available.

BINDING

Cleat Sewn Binding

Cleat sewing has proven its worth to the bookbinding industry over several decades. The sewing process begins by making a series of angled saw cuts three millimeters deep in the book block. Each cleat is then sewn individually by a needle working from side to side in the form of a figure 8 between each saw cut of the cleat. The thread passes through glue as it is sewing which helps to hold the pages in place until the main adhesive process, which happens after the book is completely sewn. The benefit of this style of sewing is that it only takes in three millimeters of the spine and is flexible, which allows the book to open reasonably flat, while still providing a very strong spine.

Endbands

Consists of a small cord or strip of material affixed near the spine to provide structural reinforcement and decorative effect. An endband along the top edge of the book (as a book is standing upright) is called a headband, and one along the bottom edge is called a tailband. An endband, more so the headband, helps to resist the strain placed on the book when shelved upright with the spine facing outward, especially as it is common to pull a book out by hooking a finger over the top edge of the spine. Endbands are tightly sewn to the sections of the book where it can support the weight of the pages. Available in a wide variety of color combinations to compliment nearly any book design, these headbands are closed weave, medium finish style.

Ribbons

A thin marker made of silk or satin, which retains one or more locations within the text. Ribbons are sewn into the binding and are made of either cotton or silk. Ribbons are available in several colors and two sizes, ¼" and ⅜" wide..

Ribbon Colors

With some dependency on the ribbon material, a variety of colors are available.

ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION

Yapp

The fore edges of the front and rear leather covers which extend beyond the front and back of the Bible to fold over the of the text block.

Spine Ribs

Raised horizontal bands on the spine which separate title areas

Endsheets

Four pages each at the beginning and end of the bound pages, one leaf of each being solidly pasted against the inside front and back covers. Stock is stronger and heavier than text stock; may be white or colored stock, printed or unprinted.

Leather Edge Liner

The material sewn down on the backbone of a book, which reinforces the glue and helps hold pages together.

Inside Cover Perimeter Stitching

Hand perimeter stitching around edge of cover

Outer Page Edge Staining

Coloring the trimmed edges of all three edges. Staining is done by sponging with dye on a cotton cloth. Staining is available in a variety of colors including red, blue, gold, or silver.

Outer Page Edge Gilding

The decorative application of gold or silver coloring to the edges of the text block. It is added by applying gold or silver powder or a thin sheet of gold (Gold Leaf) to the book block.

Name on Front Cover

Personalized name foil stamped in the lower, front, right corner with the same color as the spine.

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