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Here are answers to 10 frequently asked questions about the Saddle Stitch binding method. Get in touch with Color Vision at 800-543-6299 if you have any additional questions.

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.

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

Self-Cover Booklets use the same type of paper for the cover and pages, which yields cost efficiencies during the printing and assembly phases of production.

If you want your Saddle-Stitched books to have a professional appearance, be sure to review these guidelines for determining the best page count.