Binding method

As for my first module a book had been produced my knowledge upon binding methods was relatively strong. When thinking about the binding methods of catalogues it is evident that only a few methods would be applicable, these are listed below.




Spiral Wire Binding
The book is punched with a series of small holes on the left. A coil binding then is screwed into those holes from one end of the book to the other. The binding may be made of either plastic or wire and allow the printed document to lie flat and to double over. Spiral wire coils range from 1/4 inch to 2 inches in diameter and can bind books of up to 24 inches in length.


Saddle Stitch Binding
The pages are folded and inserted into a folded cover, then stapled through the fold along the spine. This style is suitable for both self-covered books (where the cover stock, or paper, is the same as the text), and books with separate covers. Generally the maximum number of pages is 96 (depending on weight and bulk of the paper used, this number may vary).


Side Stitched Binding
This binding style is typically used for books of more than 80 pages, which require a strong, high-quality finish. The pages of the book are collated, and then sewn together with thread. The cover is then glued to the spine of the page block. Case Bound is generally the most expensive style, so are usually only used for books that must withstand constant use.


Perfect Binding
The most common style used for binding commercially produced paperback books, and is generally cheaper than Case Bound. With this method, glue is applied to the left edges of the pages, and the cover is glued to the page block. Perfect binding is not recommended for books in constant use.

Staple

Simple easy to use, cheap. Cant be used for mass pages. 

From analysing the research gathered, some key points have been outlined. Firstly a perfect bound publication cannot be derived as there is not enough pages, and the pages of this form of design often fall out. A side stitch bind would not allow the pages to open full, and thus the work could not be fully seen. When debating upon a saddle stitched or stapled approach, it was decided that the staple approach would be best due to the cheap manufacture, and ease. As the publication does not have a large amount of pages this will also mean that the publication will lie flat.