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.
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