Reference Book
Miscellaneous binding
Usually periodicals come under this category. Calico, leather, etc is not used
in this type of binding. Attractive covers are used.
Publishers Binding
It is done with the help of machines. Book and cover are separately made and
the book is inserted in the cover. It is known as case binding.Stationery binding
The process of binding the writing materials is called stationery binding.
Account books, ledgers, day books, registers, diaries, bill books, cheque books,
receipt books, blank proformas, and exercise notebooks are examples for
stationery binding.
Stationery binding is again classified into four as account book binding,
manifold binding, general and office stationery binding and exercise note book
binding.
Account Book Binding
It is done manually without the help of machines. Sewing is done by placing
tape. Half leather or full leather binding is done. It is also known as ledger
binding.
Manifold Binding
This type of binding is carried out for receipt books, bill books, cheque books
etc in cheap cost with the help of machines. It will have numbering and
Perforation.
General and Office Stationery binding
It include binding of office stationery like file boards, file books, writing boards,
letter pads etc.
Exercise Notebook binding
It is the binding of books in cheap rate for the use of students with or without
the help of machines.Styles of binding
Paper back cut flush binding
Most of the exercise books are bound in this style. Thick paper is covered on
the notebook or registers. All the three edges are trimmed along with the
cover. This process of trimming is called flush-cut.