perfect binding

[/ˈpɜːrfɪkt ˈbaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: perfect bindings
encadernação perfeita
1. A bookbinding method where pages are glued together at the spine and then attached to a cover, commonly used for paperback books and magazines
Most paperback novels use perfect binding because it is cost-effective and efficient.
A maioria dos romances em brochura usa encadernação perfeita porque é econômica e eficiente.
2. A printing and binding technique where the spine of the pages is trimmed and roughened before being glued to the cover
Perfect binding allows for quick production of large print runs without the expense of traditional stitching.
A encadernação perfeita permite a produção rápida de grandes tiragens sem a despesa da costura tradicional.
Perfect binding became the standard for mass-market paperback books in both the United States and Brazil during the mid-20th century, representing an affordable alternative to hardcover editions. It revolutionized the publishing industry by making books more accessible to general consumers, though the technique is less durable than traditional sewn bindings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adhesive bindingglue bindingunsewn bindingpaperback binding
Antonyms / Antônimos
saddle stitchingcase bindingside stitchingsewn binding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encadernação perfeita
Most common term used in printing and publishing industries
Rio de Janeiro
encadernação perfeita
Standard usage in local printing shops
São Paulo
encadernação perfeita
Technical term widely used in major publishing centers
Portugal
encadernação perfeita
Also used; sometimes referred to as 'colagem de lombada'

Related Words

spinebookbindingprintingpaperbackadhesivecoverpagestrimming

Related Idioms & Phrases

perfect binding comes apart at the spine
perfect binding versus hardcover
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