This latest release from Sappi Fine Paper North America was created by Kit Hinrichs, Principal of Studio Hinrichs and an AIGA medalist, and takes a “deep dive” into the important last step in printing production. Even though binding methods are frequently dictated by a book’s physical size and thickness, functionality and cost, there are still numerous design possibilities to choose from. The Standard 6 is filled with tips and techniques for achieving optimum results, with several actual physical binding examples. This educational reference tool is aimed at professionals in print communication, showing how technical binding considerations can direct and enhance creative decisions.
“Of all the overlooked design options, the choice of binding technique ranks near the top,” said Patti Groh, Director of Marketing and Communications, Sappi North America. “The Standard 6 educates and inspires professionals to consider all the binding options available before determining what works. There’s a fine line between completion and success. The finishing touch, like the choice in paper, always makes a difference.”
The Standard 6 is divided into five detailed chapters covering the history of binding and the use of binding as a design element. It explores binding techniques and offers a pull-out guide on binding materials and a glossary of binding terms. Additionally, three chapters in the book are bound using unique binding methods that help not only to show, but to tell the bindery story. Hinrichs, who created all six volumes of The Standard on behalf of Sapp, added: “Binding innovations, changing design trends, and new uses merit a closer look at what’s available – and possible – in binding.”
The Standard 6 is available through local North American paper merchants or Sappi sales representatives. Sappi North America is headquartered in Boston and is a subsidiary of global pulp and paper group Sappi Limited – a market leader in converting wood fibre into “superior products that customers demand worldwide.” The parent company includes four diversified businesses (Coated Printing Papers, Specialized Cellulose, Release Papers and Specialty Packaging) and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. It has more than 13,000 employees and manufacturing operations on 3 continents in 7 countries – as well as customers in over 100 countries around the world.
For a preview of the guide, please visit http://www.na.sappi.com/education/probookshelf/the-standard.
Sappi releases The Standard 6 Guide on unique and creative binding techniques
