Glossary of Bookbinding Terms

Chris Lipscombe

For an explanation of the terms used to describe the parts of a book, check out this glossary of bookbinding terms.

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Glossary of Bookbinding Terms - Dictionary Index

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calendered paper
cartridge paper
case
case binding, edition binding
case making

catch stitch
cerf, kerf
chemical wood paper
collate
colophon

covering
cut flush
cutting boards
cutting pad, cutting wedge