March 8, 2013
Binding wars
This video by Works That Work makes an amusing job of explaining the differences between saddle stitch and perfect binding, even if over-exaggerating the difficulties of reading perfect-bound magazines.
4 Comments
Comment on March 8, 2013 by vanderleun says:
And so say all sensible magazine publishers. Well done, Works That Work.
Comment on March 11, 2013 by LondonLee says:
I agree with them but choosing a perfect bound mag with heavy card inserts was a bit of a cheat.
Comment on March 12, 2013 by Peter Bilak says:
There is very little over-exaggeration. The perfect-bound book was designed by myself 10 years ago, and bound by a fine binder. It has sewn sections, correct grain direction, creases, all things that should help to open better. The cover uses 280g paper, while WTW magazine uses now 250g paper. Inside stocks are almost the same too.
Comment on March 13, 2013 by Louis says:
Meh. I fail to see the point of this video.
Misses some of the more important points of saddle vs perfect:
* what is the pagination? Each has it’s own benefits.
* saddle creep – how much outside margin are you losing in a thick saddle stitch?
