Terms starting with "H"
Half-title page
The first page of the book. Its function is to protect the title page. It usually contains only the book's title, without any other information.
Hardcover
A type of book binding where the text block is usually sewn, and then covered by a rigid cover, typically 2mm cardboard wrapped in coated paper. In Brazil, this...
Headband
A finishing element of a book located at the top of the spine, covering the sewing of the binding.
Hot Stamping
A technique for applying metallic or colored foil using heat and pressure, creating a gold, silver, or holographic effect. Widely used on book covers to give a ...
Hybrid Format
A book that combines physical and digital elements, such as QR codes leading to extra online content, augmented reality, access to exclusive communities, or com...
