Softback and hardback

(casebound) books are just two types of binding available. Smyth sewing refers to the Smyth machine that sews the sections or signatures of a book with thread. The folded signature is fed on a saddle and sewn through the spine fold to the next signature with a loop stitch. Smyth sewn books can have softback covers or be casebound with a cover material wrapped over board, which creates a hard cover and spine.

AWARDS

Applied Arts Printing Awards

  • 2011 The Anstey Portfolio
    in Binding and Finishing (Single)
  • 2011 The Secret to Making
    a Difference in Binding
    and Finishing (Single)
  • 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG in Binding and Finishing (Single)

Binding Industries Association (BIA) Product of Excellence Awards

  • 2011 Best of the Best in
    Graphic Finishing for
    The Anstey Portfolio
  • 2011 First Place in
    Graphic Finisher
    Self-Promotion for
    The Anstey Portfolio

Printing Industries of America (PIA) Premier Print Awards

  • 2011 Award of Recognition
    Print/Graphic Arts Self-Promotion for The Anstey Portfolio
  • 2010 Best of Category
    (The Benny)
    Stochastic Printing
    for Dave Heath
    with C.J. Graphics

BOOK SAMPLES

We would love to show you more of our work. If you are interested in viewing some book samples in our office or would like a consultation for a current or future project, please contact us.

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