paper binding
[/ˈpeɪpər ˈbaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: paper bindings
encadernação em papel
1. A method of binding books or documents using paper as the cover material instead of cloth or leather
The publisher chose paper binding for the paperback edition to reduce production costs.
A editora escolheu encadernação em papel para a edição em brochura a fim de reduzir custos de produção.
2. The paper cover itself that holds the pages of a book together
The paper binding of the old book had become brittle and worn over the decades.
A encadernação em papel do livro antigo havia se tornado frágil e desgastada ao longo das décadas.
3. A simple, economical binding technique commonly used in trade paperbacks and mass-market publications
Paper binding allows publishers to offer affordable books to a wider audience.
A encadernação em papel permite que editoras ofereçam livros acessíveis a um público mais amplo.
Paper binding became the dominant format in the publishing industry during the late 20th century, making books more affordable and accessible to the general public in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, 'brochura' (paperback) with paper binding is extremely popular for both commercial and literary works. This binding method reflects a shift from luxury, hard-bound books to mass-market affordable publications, democratizing access to literature.
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