HARD BINDING

-Cover: Rigid boards (usually cardboard or chipboard) wrapped in paper,                 cloth, faux leather, or other durable materials.

-Binding: Pages are either sewn or glued together, then attached to the                       hard cover (“cased-in”).

-Spine: Can be flat or rounded, often reinforced for durability.

-Pros: Very durable, professional and elegant appearance, 

           protects pages well, long-lasting.

-Cons: Heavier, more expensive, doesn’t always lay flat when opened.

-Common Uses: Thesis, photo albums, textbooks, collector’s editions, 

                             and library books.