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Legal (sewn) binding

At Book1One, legal (sewn) bound books are built to stand the test of time. With this binding method, also called oversewing, the book pages are actually sewn together, creating a virtually indestructible book. We call it legal binding because it is frequently used for the binding of certain legal documents.

The pages of the legal sewn bound books we produce are first sewn and then glued to create what is called the "text block." The "end leaves" that hold the text block to the hard cover are applied to the binding edge of the text block. The cover is created separately using your selected materials and is glued to the end leaves and text block, creating a book with amazing durability.

Preparing Your Document

Pages:

Because of the sewing process, please allow a 1" margin on the binding edge of each page and at least a 1/2" margin at the top, bottom, and outside edge of the page.

Book1One works exclusively with PDF files. Creating a PDF is very easy and can be done two different ways:

        1. You can convert your document to PDF using your own PDF converter 
            either online or as a print driver on your own computer. When
            converting to PDF, please maintain the "highest resolution" and make
            sure the fonts are embedded.

        2. Book1One's online-ordering system allows you to upload many
            different file formats. This system will convert your file to a print ready
            PDF. Please be sure to completely review your file on the "approve
            page" as this is the file that will print.

Calculate your price.   Because of the special sewing work   involved, the cost to produce your   legal sewn books involves an   additional set up charge (see table   below) to the normal hard cover book   production price.    Number of books  Set up charge per book   1 book     $40 per book    2 books    $25 per book 3 books $20 per book 4 books $20 per book 5 or more books $15 per book   To determine the cost of your project,   click on the "Calculate your price"   button below and add the set up   charge from the table above to the   cost calculated.   Upload your file.   If you are ready to upload your book   files to us, click on the "Upload Your   File" button below to get started. <back to top>	Cover:    We have developed interactive guides to help you    create your cover. Please select the link below to    download the guide that applies to your project.   When you have downloaded the guide, please input    the text trim size, page count and select paper. All   page counts are based on 2 sided print. If you are   using 1 sided print, please double the page count   amount.    This guide will help you determine the proper layout of   your cover. Once you have completed your cover (and   dust jacket, if you are creating one), upload your files   first when placing your order.           Case_Bound_Diagram_B1.pdf            Dust_Jacket_Diagram_B1.pdf   If your cover is to have foil stamping, simply note   what will be required on your cover and spine in   the notes section while placing your order. We will   fit and center the type using the Time New Roman   font.     Cloth and faux leather cover options are also   available for hard cover books. To view color   choices, please click here.