Printing Knowledge Center

Creep refers to the incremental shifting of pages that occurs when binding a Saddle-Stitched book. How far each page shifts outward is based on the thickness of the paper being used.

Here are answers to 10 frequently asked questions about the Wire-O book binding method. Should you have any additional questions, get in touch with us and we will be happy to assist.

Originating from Latin, Recto and Verso are terms used within the printing and publishing industries to indicate the relative placement of content on a sheet.

The number of sheets (a.k.a. leaves) within a book is often listed as the page count when submitting a book's specifications. However, this is incorrect and will result in an inaccurate quote.

Perfect Binding and Saddle Stitching are the most popular methods for binding softcover books. Here is a comparison of these two different binding styles. 

Perfect Binding is a popular and affordable softcover bookbinding method that offers many aesthetic and functional advantages for printed book projects.