This quick-start guide of about 1,000 words covers Case Binding — Hardcover Book Construction in a short, practical form. It begins with what to know before you start and a list of what you'll need. Its 8 numbered steps are: glue and shape the text block spine; back the spine; reinforce the spine with mull; cut your case boards; cover the case; confirm endpapers are ready; case-in; final check. It ends with fixes for when something goes wrong, what to try once you have the basics, and where to go from here. It opens in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
Digital download: you receive a zip file containing the guide. Guide text written with AI assistance from the author's outline and technical direction, edited and finalized by Niche & Nuance Studio.
