December 2006:

Layouts for Turned-Edge Cover Wraps

Planning a case-bound cover wrap is complex; The Riverside Group can supply a custom-prepared layout for your project.

As a bindery, we often suggest printers and designers involve us when planning a project that will involve post press services. Printed wraps for turned-edge hardcover cases are no exception. There are many variables that go into the design and layout of case wraps. Here are a few tips to consider during planning:

Consider all dimensions – Creating an accurate case wrap layout involves more than simply measuring the dimensions of the cover. Details such as the thickness of the board, the use of a square or rounded spine and the size of the hinge joint area all affect the exact dimensions of your wrap.

What’s the reveal? – Many case-bound book designs call for the cover color to extend over the edges of the board to the inside covers. This margin, known as the “reveal”, must be carefully considered to appear properly. Keep in mind that your choice of endsheet will affect the appearance of the reveal; a plain white endsheet will likely not obscure a brightly-colored wrap.

Let Riverside supply a layout – With this many elements to consider for a printed case wrap, ensure your project’s success by letting us provide you with a custom-designed layout. We use a pre-production dummy of your book to take exact measurements, giving you the most accurate layout possible.

The Riverside Advantage
Case-bound books look their best when you partner with a full-service supplier with end-to-end planning and production expertise. At The Riverside Group, we offer complete hardcover and softcover binding solutions, including case-making for perfect bound and mechanically bound books. Additional services include folding, cutting, flat sheet collating, signature gathering, UV coating, die cutting, foil stamping, embossing and much more. Need help planning your projects? Give us a call and we’ll help you engineer them for success.