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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 premium look and attract attention.
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The blank space around the text block, at the edges of the page, which frames the content. Margins are not only aesthetic: they facilitate handling of the book and prevent text from being too close to...
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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 type of binding is gaining increasing p...
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