FAQ — E & L Bindery | Bookbinding Questions Answered

Question 1

How much does it cost to bind a book?

Accepted Answer

Without knowing anything about the book(s) in question, it would be difficult for us to provide a proper estimate. Please contact us via email or by phone with details about your book(s), and we would be glad to give you an estimate.

Question 2

What information does E & L Bindery need to give accurate estimates?

Accepted Answer

Please be prepared to provide: the quantity and type of books to be bound; the book size; the desired cover material (e.g., cloth, leather, paper); the preferred method of page attachment (e.g., sew through fold, perfect bind, oversew, double fan adhesive bind); if it has been bound before — the condition of the book, the age, whether pages are falling out, whether the cover is in one, two, or three pieces, whether the cover is attached, and whether we would be making a new cover or repairing the original; and how much stamping/titling you would want (spine only, front cover only, both, or with graphics/logos).

Question 3

What kind of binding is E & L Bindery capable of doing?

Accepted Answer

We handle: Limited Edition binding (small runs, 1 to 200 copies); Periodical Archive binding (newspapers, bulletins, and newsletter volumes); Family Histories, Genealogies, and Memoirs; Professional Journal Archive Volumes; Thesis binding; Restoration and repairs; Custom binders, portfolios, and boxes.

Question 4

Can you put pictures on the cover?

Accepted Answer

Line Art or Logos — Line art and logos can be foil stamped onto covers by having a stamping die made. Photos — The only way we have to put photos on a cover is to glue/mount the photo itself to the cover. If this is done we can possibly stamp a panel into the cover into which the photo fits. Illustrations — There are two options: mounting them directly to the cover (as with photos), or having a paper cover laminated and wrapped around boards rather than cloth.

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