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About the books Coptic binding Coptic binding is an older technique that loops binding thread around itself to create an interesting "braided" binding Coptic bound books lie flat when open Thread binding is visible on the front cover The book consists of several signatures (folded groupings of pages) -- usually an odd number Usually hardbound and perfect for journals, sketchbooks Do not expand easily for addition of photos (but perfect for small mementos glued in) Stab binding Stab binding is so-called because the needle "stabs" through sheets of paper to form a binding Often sewed in intricate patterns as an aesthetic look The book is made up of a soft cover (usually thick paper) and sheets of internal paper bound in a "flip book" style Particularly lovely with textured handmade papers as a cover Great for journal, sketchbook, wedding signature album Do not expand easily for addition of photos Case binding Standard "book" -- like a library hardcover (available with a sleeve or box for storage) Usually has endpapers (decorative paper at the front and back of the book) Hardcover, and good for wedding albums, journal Do not expand easily for addition of photos Post binding Hard or softcover binding, with flat internal pages Front cover often has a hinge for easier access Easily expandable as a photo album or artist's sketchbook Usually bound with steel screw posts Makes a great wedding memento album or scrapbook Ring binding Similar to post binding except bound with rings VERY easy to expand, and can add pages if necessary Types of paper Watercolor: usually used as decorative accents or inside paper in special occasions -- it is very stiff and does not bend easily at all -- great for artist sketchbooks Rice paper: very thin, delicate paper (usually Japanese) that looks like leaves -- ink bleeds easily Plain white: acid-free white sketch paper, perfect for writing, drawing, whatever Other types of materials Leather: some bindings and covers are made of high-quality leather Waxed threads: bindings are sewn with waxed linen thread for extra strength