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Saddle Stitch
Saddle stitching is one of the simplest binding techniques. It is also the most widely used. Folded signatures are placed over a "saddle" and then stapled along the spine. This style of binding is excellent for booklets, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, direct mailers and catalogs.
Note: Page numbers have to be in multiples of 4 to make the folded booklet. Suggested maximum number of pages is 64.
Perfect Binding
Perfect binding is a form of adhesive binding. This binding is sometimes called a "soft cover", which is similar to a paperback novel binding. It is excellent for books, corporate reports, manuals, brochures, and annual reports. The advantages are: versatile, printable spine, longevity, overall look and visual appeal. A printed spine requires a minimum of 60 pages to allow room for the printing.
Note: Minimum pages to perfect bind is 24, the maximum size is limited to 800 pages.
Spiral
Metalic spiral binding comes in variety of colors (white, black, silver). This is a great binding technique for reports, brochures, calendars, high-tech manuals, cookbooks, and reference materials. The advantages to this binder are that it's durable, modern looking, and it allows your book to open flat.
Note: Although this binding style has got no minimum number of pages, however it is esthetically suggested it is more than 20 pages and maximum 200.
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