Endpapers

Folded sheets at the front and back of a book. One half of each endpaper is glued to the inside front and back covers of the book.

Rounding

The process of hammering the spine into a convex shape. This diminishes the effect of swelling caused by the thickness of the sewing threads. It also prevents the spine from collapsing into a concave shape after years of use or of standing upright on a shelf.

Backing

The process of shaping a ridge or shoulder on each side of the spine. Backing accommodates the thickness of the boards and provides a hinge along which they swing.

Flat Back

Books which are not rounded and backed – a contemporary square back style.

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