Make your yearbook standout with these great cover options:
BINDING
Standard hard cover binding is typically the least expensive of the hard cover binding options, and works well for books with smaller page counts (as low as 24 pages, up to 220 pages). The signatures of the yearbook are gathered together into a book block and then bound into a hard case. This type of binding is also known as library binding because it is very durable.
Smyth sewn hard cover binding has the added strength of overlapped stitches, and can be used on books that have 64 or more pages. The advantage of this binding style is that
the book will more easily lie flat when open. Typically, you’ll see this binding style in reference books such as medical books, law books, etc.
LEATHERETTE COVERS
Leatherette covers are made of synthetic materials that are made to look like leather but are much more durable. Typically, leatherette yearbooks use foil stamping, embossing
and/or debossing to accentuate the school name and cover design. Choose from this generous selection of leatherette colors (below) to make a great first impression of your
yearbook!
ENDSHEETS
Endsheets are the thick paper attached to both the inside front and back covers of a
hard cover yearbook and the flyleaf (first and last sheets in a book before and after
the book content). The quality of the paper is usually different than what is used
in the rest of your yearbook. Listed at right are colors available to you. If you’re looking
for a color not found here or would like to get pricing on the cost of printing your own
custom design on an endsheet, just ask!
HEAD AND FOOT BANDS
Head and foot bands are included on smyth sewn books and can be requested on standard hard cover books. These small ornamental bands, generally made of silk or cotton, are
attached to the top and bottom of a hard cover book block. They serve as a decorative way to hide the binding application or stitching on the spine of a yearbook. They come in a variety of solid and “striped” colors listed in your price guide.
LENTICULAR COVERS
Lenticular printing is used to produce printed images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles. You can create various frames of animation for a motion effect, show a set of alternate images or make an image appear 3D for a truly interactive experience!
DIE-CUTTING
A die is a specialized tool that cuts specific shapes into your yearbook cover. Die-cutting allows you to cut out specific areas or shapes on your cover, allowing text or part of an image to show through from the inside.
SPOT UV TREATMENT
Spot UV is a great treatment to use if there are specific areas (or spots) on your cover that you would like to highlight. The application can deepen the color of the area and be very shiny or flattened to a matte finish. It’s a great way to add eye-catching emphasis to important areas.
More enhancements to come.