Book bindings are the basic structure of a book.

To begin, book binding is very important to consider. Since we custom manufacture all of our self-publisher’s books at Star Print Brokers, consider giving us a call to discuss your book and the binding options. There are many ways to go about binding.

Overview …

Primary bindings consist of hardcover, soft cover (paperback), Wire-O, and board books. These are our basic binding styles. They are shown in the top row in this gallery link.

Hardcover binding & custom options.

View hardcover examples and some custom extra options. Be sure to see other galleries for books we print for self-publishers. We can bind straight back, round back, and can discuss lay-flat with you.

Smyth sewn

We choose the best bindings and most often our hardcover books are Smyth sewn.

Soft cover binding & custom options.

View soft cover examples. Wire-O books binding can be hardcover or soft cover.

Smyth sewn

Soft cover books, also called paperback books are quite often Smyth sewn.

Wire-O binding & custom options.

View Wire-O bindings at this link. Wire-O books bind as hardcover or soft cover, and they can be a standard open spine, a concealing wire, or semi-concealing the wire.

Some options include hardcover (hardback), soft cover, Smyth sewn, lay-flat, Wire-O, coil, endpapers, spiral, board book, and saddle stitch. Saddle stitch simply means to staple. Star Print Brokers seldom uses saddle stitch (stapling), as a perfect bound is virtually the same cost and is so much nicer.

We can also bind books as a concealing Wire-O in both hard case and soft cover books, as well as semi-concealing Wire-O, in both hard case and soft cover books. The semi-concealing Wire-O can bind on the back cover next to the spine, but not on the spine.