Leaf & Spine

Binding type

Section-Sewn Paperback

Signatures are thread-sewn as for a hardcover, then glued into a soft cover — often with French flaps for a premium paperback.

Advantages

  • Durable and opens well
  • Premium feel without hardcover cost

Limitations

  • Offset only
  • More expensive than perfect binding

Best for

  • Literary paperbacks
  • Poetry
  • Art books

Frequently asked questions

How many pages can section-sewn paperback hold?
Typically about 48 to 800 pages, depending on paper thickness.
Does section-sewn paperback lay flat?
Better.
Is section-sewn paperback available with print on demand?
Generally no — it is an offset or specialist binding.

Related

Perfect Binding Low PUR Perfect Binding Low–Medium Case Binding (Hardcover) High Smyth Sewn (Section Sewn) High Saddle Stitching Very low Loop Stitching Low Spiral / Coil Binding Medium Wire-O (Twin Loop) Medium

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