A book is a product that requires planning, i.e. defining characteristics before production. The production process includes stages from the preparation of raw materials, design, graphic preparation and printing, to final finishing.
 
Birograf offers all types of book finishing, including paperback, hardcover, spiral bound and decorated. With additional options such as UV coating and lamination, the books are ready for distribution and sale.

Technical specifications that need to be defined before printing the book

  • Format books - dimensions of the finished product (eg A5, B5, A4, B4).
  • Select type and features paper  type (matte, glossy, art paper), grammage and thickness, as well as physical and chemical properties relevant to printing.
  • Type bandage - choosing between a soft (glued or sewn) or hard cover, including possible accessories such as flaps or an envelope.
  • Color prints - Black and white, full color, pantone with the definition of possible special effects (metallization, varnishing, foil).
  • Define Circulation – the total number of copies, which affects the technical and economic aspects of production.

Types of bindings we offer

Paperback with glue is a method of binding books where the leaves and covers are joined together using glue. This method of binding allows flexibility, economical price and suitability for different book formats.

Softcover, glued

Soft binding with sewing is a method of binding books in which the pages are joined by sewing and then the covers are bound using glue. This method of binding allows flexibility, economical price and suitability for different book formats.

Paperback with flaps is a type of book binding where the covers have additional flaps on the inside edges known as flaps. These flaps have multiple functions:
  • Aesthetics: Flaps give the book a more sophisticated and attractive look, making it more visually attractive to readers.
  • Practicality: Flaps can be used as markers for pages that the reader wants to remember. 
  • Information: Information about the author, a short description of the book or promotional materials are usually printed on the inside of the flap.
This type of binding is often used for more luxurious paperback editions, such as novels, trade books or catalogues.
 
softcover with flap
Swiss book binding is an elegant and specific way of book binding where the book block (the inner part of the book) is attached to the cover only on the back side, while the spine of the book remains free. This design allows easy and flexible scrolling, providing a special pleasure when reading. 
 
The covers are usually hard or semi-hard, while the spine remains visible, revealing the gluing or stitching of the book block, which gives the book a minimalistic and aesthetic look.
 
The Swiss binding is ideal for luxury editions, art monographs and all publications where visual and tactile experience is important.
 
Swiss binding
Integral binding is a type of binding that combines the characteristics of soft and hard binding. The covers are made of thicker cardboard that is flexible like a paperback, but coated with a material (plasticized paper or canvas) that gives the feel and look of a hardcover.
 
This type of binding offers greater durability and quality compared to standard paperbacks, while being lighter and more economical to produce compared to classic hardbacks.
 Integral binding is often used for more luxurious or high-quality publications such as catalogs, monographs and fiction.
Integral binding with flaps is a specific type of integral binding in which flaps, i.e. folding parts, are added to the front and back covers. Flaps serve as protection and additional decoration, but also as a practical element, because they can contain additional information, such as short descriptions, biographies of the authors, or even pictures.
 
This type of binding combines the advantages of integral binding (which is flexible and durable) and the functionality of flaps, which gives the books a more sophisticated look and adds visual value to them. Integral flap binding is often used for books that want to leave a luxurious impression, such as monographs, catalogs, deluxe editions, or books with a rich design.

Hardcover with or without envelope is a type of hardcover book where the covers are covered with paper, canvas, leather or similar material. At the ends of the cover there is a fold, ie. the flap covering the inside of the cover. This cover can be simple or decorative, and its basic function is to provide additional protection and strength of the book, as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

This type of binding gives books a luxurious and professional look and is often used for luxury editions, monographs, fiction and other high-quality publications. The insert may also contain additional information such as design, publisher's logo or other graphic elements.

Staple binding is a binding method in which leaves and covers are joined with metal staples. This method allows fast, simple and economical binding, especially suitable for smaller formats and brochures. 

brochures, catalogs, magazines

After the definition and acceptance of the offer, we will make a trial copy, that is, a test print before mass production.

Technical characteristics that need to be defined

  • Format books of profitable dimensions (eg A5, B5).
  • Choose type and quality paper (matte, glossy, thickness).
  • Type bandage – soft or hard
  • Color prints – Black and white or color.
  • Define Circulation that is, the number of copies.

Types of bindings we offer

Paperback with adhesive is a method of book binding where the sheets and cover are joined together using glue, which allows for flexibility, affordability and suitability for a variety of formats.

Softcover, glued
Paperback with flaps is a type of book binding where the covers have additional flaps on the inside edges. These flaps, known as flaps, have multiple functions:
  • Aesthetics: Flaps provide a more sophisticated look to the book, making it more attractive to readers.
  • Practicality: Flaps are often used as markers for pages that the reader wants to remember.
  • Information: Information about the author, a short description of the book, or promotional materials are usually printed on the inside of the flap.
This type of binding is often used for more luxurious paperback editions, such as novels, trade books or catalogues.
 
softcover with flap
Swiss book binding is a specific way of binding where the book block (the inner part of the book) is attached to the cover only on the back side, while the spine of the book remains unconnected to the cover. This allows the spine to bend and open freely, which provides more flexibility when scrolling.
 
The covers are often hard or semi-hard, while the spine is usually left unprotected, which often reveals the gluing or stitching of the book block, which gives an aesthetic and minimalist look. Swiss binding is used for luxury books, art monographs and other publications where a visual and tactile experience is valued.
Ota-bind binding is a specific way of binding books that allows the pages to open perfectly flat, without straining the spine of the book. With this binding, the book block is assembled by gluing or sewing, but with the addition of a special layer of glue and fabric on the spine, which allows for flexibility. A key feature is that the spine is not directly attached to the cover, allowing the book to open freely and provide a flat reading surface.
 
This technique is often used for textbooks, catalogs, technical manuals and other publications that require frequent use and maximum functionality. Ota-bind provides a combination of durability and practicality.
 
Ota bind binding
Integral binding is a type of book binding that combines the characteristics of hard and soft binding. In this binding, the covers are made of thicker cardstock that is flexible like a paperback, but coated with a material that gives the look and feel of a hardcover, such as laminated paper or canvas.
 
This type of binding offers greater durability and quality than standard soft binding, while it is lighter and cheaper to manufacture than classic hard binding. Integral binding is often used for more luxurious or high-quality publications such as catalogs, monographs and fiction.
Integral binding with flaps is a specific type of integral binding where flaps, i.e. folding parts, are added to the front and back covers. Flaps serve as protection and additional decoration, but also as a practical element, because they can contain additional information, such as short descriptions, biographies of the authors, or even pictures.
 
This type of binding combines the advantages of integral binding (which is flexible and durable) and the functionality of flaps, which gives the books a more sophisticated look and adds visual value to them. Integral flap binding is often used for books that want to leave a luxurious impression, such as monographs, catalogs, deluxe editions, or books with a rich design.

Hardcover with spine is a type of hardcover book where the cover is covered with paper, canvas, leather or similar material, and there is a fold at the ends of the cover, i.e. the flap covering the inside of the cover. This cover can be simple or decorated, and its main purpose is to provide additional protection and strength of the book, as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Hardcover with a twist gives books a luxurious and professional look and is often used for deluxe editions, monographs, fiction and other high-quality publications. Also, the insert can contain additional information such as design, publisher's logo or other graphic elements.

Binding with wire can be binding with spiral wire or stapler, where both methods of joining the pages enable the stability and strength of the book.
 
Spiral binding uses a spiral metal wire to connect the pages, making the books more flexible and allowing them to be opened and flipped easily. This binding is most commonly used for spiral notebooks, notebooks, notebooks and other publications that require frequent use and easy page turning.
 
Staple binding uses a metal clip used to bind a small number of pages, usually in the form of brochures, technical manuals or smaller publications. This type of binding is practical and economical, but it is used for works that do not require a very permanent construction.
 
Print book finishing with wire binding

After the definition and acceptance of the offer, we will make a trial copy, that is, a test print before mass production.

Printing capacity of BiroGRAF printing house

Birograf printing house has many years of experience in printing books, and thanks to the advanced production facility, it can fulfill even the most demanding orders.

Send an inquiry

If you have any requests or questions regarding the press, please feel free to contact us via the contact form on the right.
 
We will try to answer you as soon as possible, help and provide the necessary information.
 
Kind regards,
BiroGRAF team





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