Guide to perfect bound booklets
This section defines important terms that will help you better understand perfect binding.
Book block
The bulk of the booklet, enclosed by the cover sheet.
Head edge
The edge that forms the booklet's top end.
Cover
The sheet enclosing the book block.
Spine
The booklet's bound edge.
Tail edge
The edge that forms the bottom end of the booklet.
Fore edge
The edge that forms the booklet's opening side.
