[birdky] BKY: RFI -- book binding experiences
- From: Brainard.Palmer-Ball@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:07:17 -0400
The Ky Ornithological Society will be publishing an update to the Annotated
Checklist of the Birds of Kentucky (AC) this fall. One issue to resolve is
what type of binding to use for the book. It looks like it will be a 6"x9"
size and about 225 pages in length. I am soliciting opinions on what type
of binding would work best for this kind of resource book, one that many
folks will put thru alot of use.
There are basically three options available as described below. I would
appreciate replies to brainard.palmer-ball@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on any
experiences you have had with book bindings and what you might think would
be best suited for the AC.
1) what is called "perfect" binding; no stitching, but just glue between a
heavy stock cover and the edge of the pages (many books are bound this way,
but can crack and pages break out under heavy use).
2) plastic covered wire spiral binding; inside edge of pages are punched and
a continuous spiral binding is strung through the holes. Up side here is
book can be laid open flat, but I'm not sure if pages are prone to ripping
out under heavy use??? Looking for experiences.
3) what is called "double wire" sort of spiral binding. Many books like
Finding Guides are going to this type of binding. Inside edge of pages are
punched, but paired metal rings are strung through the holes. The same up
and down sides as plastic ring spiral binding, but there may be some
advantage or disadvantage? Again, looking for experiences with these under
moderate to frequent use.
Thanks in advance for any input anyone is willing to offer in assisting the
KOS Board in making a decision about this.
bpb, Louisville
brainard.palmer-ball@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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